Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Landmark · Arashiyama
Walking through towering bamboo stalks in a quiet, meditative setting near Kyoto.
Best Things to Do in Arashiyama (2026): More Than the Postcard Stuff
Arashiyama is good for a bamboo grove, riverside sweets and character cafes, and the things to do people save most are Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama and % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama. Ranked from 12 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 12 places we track in Arashiyama, all first recorded in March 2026
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is the reason the coaches come, with Kimono Forest and the garden at Sogenchi Teien close by. Okochi Sanso Garden serves matcha on a hillside above the crowd. % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama sits by the water, and the tourist cafes lean cute with Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen and Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House. Kotogase Chaya is reached by boat, and HOSHINOYA Kyoto is the riverside place to stay if money is no object. Be there early, or after the groups leave.
How we chose
We track 12 places in Arashiyama filed under things to do. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked things to do in Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Landmark · Arashiyama
Japanese restaurant tucked near Kyoto's peaceful bamboo groves and wildlife, offering scenic mountain views.
% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama
Landmark · Arashiyama
Charming coffee spot overlooking the water in Kyoto's bamboo grove area with beautiful photo opportunities.
Arashiyama Yusai-Tei Gallery
Landmark · Arashiyama
Peaceful gallery in Kyoto where you can enjoy art while surrounded by quiet nature.
Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen
Landmark · Arashiyama
Cute Miffy-themed cafe and bakery in Kyoto where you can grab pastries and pick up character souvenirs.
Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House
Landmark · Arashiyama
Cozy spot in Kyoto where you can sip tea surrounded by adorable Rilakkuma characters and enjoy some comfort food.
Kimono Forest
Landmark · Arashiyama
Colorful kimono-themed art installations tucked near Arashiyama's famous bamboo groves.
eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store
Landmark · Arashiyama
Hand-painted art adorns this peaceful Kyoto cafe where you can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets.
Oimatsu Arashiyama
Landmark · Arashiyama
Grab delicate Japanese sweets and fluffy shaved ice at this charming Kyoto cafe tucked into the Arashiyama neighborhood.
Sogenchi Teien
Landmark · Arashiyama
Tranquil garden featuring a sprawling pond surrounded by peaceful bamboo groves in central Kyoto.
Arashiyama House MAMA
Landmark · Arashiyama
Stylish Kyoto guesthouse where modern design meets peaceful Japanese charm.
Arashiyama Sakura Mochi Rice
Landmark · Arashiyama
Second-floor cafe in Kyoto serving traditional tofu dishes in a peaceful setting.
Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 12 places we hold in the Arashiyama neighborhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.