Arashiyama Region

A bamboo grove in Arashiyama, Kyoto's Ukyo Ward, featuring approximately 16,000 Moso bamboo trees over 40 years old. Its ethereal aesthetic has become one of Japan's most photographed landmarks, frequently shared on social media. A 400-meter walking path is maintained through the grove, attracting millions of visitors annually.

A major tourist area in western Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. Famous for its bamboo groves, scenic railway (Randen), and tourist train (Sagano Romantic Train). The area around Togetsukyo Bridge offers quintessential Kyoto scenery. Historic restaurants, temples, and natural beauty blend harmoniously, attracting approximately 5 million visitors annually.

A 16-hectare bamboo grove located in Sagano, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. Approximately 400 Moso bamboo trees over 100 years old grow densely, creating a distinctive atmosphere. Characterized by stone-paved paths extending to the bamboo roots, it attracts about 2 million visitors annually and is one of Kyoto's most representative tourist attractions. Certified as a Japanese heritage site in 2007.

Japan's largest inland sea surrounded by Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Comprises over 1,000 islands and has been a vital maritime route since ancient times. Connected by major bridges including Seto Ohashi and Shimanami Kaido. Popular for the Setouchi International Art Festival, fishing, and island-hopping. Attracts over 10 million visitors annually. Represents Japan's landscape and culture symbolically.

Traditional geisha districts scattered throughout Kyoto, including Gion, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho. The heart of geisha culture dating from the Edo period, characterized by traditional teahouse architecture and stone-paved alleys. Attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually, it is Kyoto's premier destination. Representative of Japan's traditional culture, particularly geisha arts.

An historic geisha district in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Traditional wooden townhouses with lattice doors stretch for over 1 kilometer, with glimpses of geishas at dusk. The beauty of wooden architecture and historical landscape are evaluated as intangible cultural property. Approximately 5 million visitors annually, representing Kyoto's premier tourist destination.

A geisha district along the Kamogawa River in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Historic area continuing from the Edo period. Kyoto's smallest geisha district with approximately 100 restaurants and teahouses. The summer dance performances at Pontocho Kaburenjo are famous. Characterized by summer riverside dining experiences. Attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually, representing Kyoto's charm.