Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion UNESCO Slow Cycling Tour

400-year-old wooden bridge. The mountain scenery is coloured with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

Arashiyama is one of the most popular places in Kyoto, with the Togetukyo Bridge over the Katsura River and the bamboo forests of Sagano. So there are many tourists, but our navigators, who know the area well, will guide you along quieter paths, away from the crowds.

Quiet, car-free area with traditional 19th-century timber-framed houses and shops, with woodland views.

The pond is located in a calm countryside setting off Arashiyama. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel nature at its best.

It is the head temple of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect. The spacious grounds are lined with 46 pagoda temples, and visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the grounds.

The shrine was founded in the 10th century and hosts traditional seasonal events throughout the year.

Take the train back to Randen Arashiyama Station. The Randen has a unique local train atmosphere and offers a great view of the city. The Kimono Forest at the station is an art installation of 600 poles decorated in vibrant yuzen, which glow beautifully in the backlight.