Basic but good hotel with small apartments close to the centre. Very friendly and attentive service.

Japanese traditional fast food / self service breakfast you order from machine in the lobby. True Japanese experience. Went here mainly since it was next to our hotel. Chain.

Lunch by the river. Traditional Japanese curry.

Great affordable Japanese bbq!!!

Stunning place to enjoy drinks, if you want table by the window book in advance. Super romantic. Expensive. In top floor of Uneda Sky Building.

Beautiful temple with beautiful moss garden, also called Silver Pavillion. Entrance fee.

Path starting from Silver Pavillion, nice for walking or cycling.

Large complex of beautiful zen temples that you can admite for free. At the other end of philosopher's path.

The best part of the famous Heian shrine are actually the beautiful large garden inside with very few people.

The famous temple the the Arashima district with beautiful garden.

The stunning and famous bamboo grove in Arashiyama district. Come really early if you want to enjoy on your own.

Old steam train through the mountains. If water is high in the river you can also take the old boats back to Arashiyama. You can also do rafting along the sane river which was pretty cool!

Steep climb through a forest to admire beautiful views of Kyoto and baboons.

Stunning views over Osaka in the rooftop of Umeda Sky Building.