嵐山公園 亀山地区
Arashiyama Park – Kameyama Area
A peaceful hilltop park above Arashiyama’s bamboo groves—Kameyama blends scenic overlooks, quiet paths, and Kyoto’s most poetic foliage.
Attractions
Nature Area, Scenic Park, Seasonal Foliage, Riverside Views
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Tucked behind the bustle of Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, Kameyama Park offers a quieter, more contemplative corner of Kyoto’s west side. This elevated section of Arashiyama Park features winding trails, benches beneath centuries-old trees, and an iconic viewpoint overlooking the Hozugawa River gorge. In spring, delicate sakura bloom against mountain backdrops; in autumn, maple trees set the hills ablaze with deep red and amber. Visitors often stumble upon it by accident after exiting the bamboo path—only to find themselves in a far more tranquil, open space. With fewer crowds and no admission fee, Kameyama is an ideal spot for picnics, quiet walks, or pausing to watch boats pass below.
Facilities & Services
Scenic lookout points over the Hozugawa River
Walking trails and seasonal foliage
Benches and open green spaces
Nearby access to the Bamboo Grove and Tenryū-ji Temple
Best accessed from Arashiyama Station or via Saga-Torokko
Kanchi-in Temple
A hidden scholarly sanctuary within Tō-ji’s shadow—Kanchi-in preserves the intellectual heart of Shingon Buddhism and Kyoto’s medieval past.
Tōfuku-ji Temple
A vast Rinzai Zen temple famed for its fiery autumn canopy and wooden bridge views—Tōfuku-ji is Kyoto’s seasonal pilgrimage site.
Kōmyō-in Temple
A tranquil subtemple of Tofuku-ji, Kōmyō-in is a study in stillness—where a single raked stone garden captures the essence of Zen.
Genkō-an
A Rinzai Zen temple known for its “Window of Enlightenment” and “Window of Delusion”—Genkō-an turns architecture into meditation.
Hōrin-ji
A quiet hillside temple above the Katsura River—Hōrin-ji offers sweeping views, esoteric depth, and a contemplative escape from the crowds below.