Quietness in the twilight

After the sun set a lot of tourists disappeared rapidly in Arashiyama.

Small local shrine

This is a small shrine in Arashiyama. It is not a tourist spot but loved by local people very much.

Historic house in Kyoto

There are many historic houses in Toriimoto area in Kyoto and it's pleasing to stroll from Arashiyama to Toriimoto.

Boats on the river

Boating is an essential activity in Arashiyama.

Photographers on the bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge is not an ordinary bridge providing tourists with the opportunities to take pictures.

Graceful bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama may not be grand but it is certainly graceful.

Bridge with a view of fresh verdure

You can enjoy a beautiful scenery of fresh verdure crossing Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama.

Going in the valley

A charming tourist train of Sagano Railway was running in a scenic valley.

Going along the river

This sweet tourist train is operated by Sagano Railway between Arashiyama and Kameoka.

Going over the valley

This sturdy rail bridge spans Hozukyo Valley near Arashiyama. It's surprising the bridge works as a station as well.

Going down the river

Hozukyo is a valley famous for boating. It is close to Arashiyama.

The river at dusk

The boats were resting on the river as the dusk deepened at Arashiyama.

A view with a bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge is a good place to enjoy autumn foliage in Arashiyama. However, the colours of this autumn were not as beautiful as always.

Corridor of light

You can see this corridor of delicate lights at Arashiyama Station of Randen Railway in Kyoto.

Pathway with a small shrine

There are some small shrines in Arashiyama and it's pleasing to visit them.

Historic house in Kyoto

This historic house was harmonising well with surrounding nature in Toriimoto (north of Arashiyama).

Spring collaboration

I was thrilled with this pleasing collaboration of beautiful spring colours in Arashiyama.

Small shrine

There are some tourist temples in Arashiyama such as Tenryuji but I prefer visiting small shrines like this Mikami Jinja.

Full bloom

Even vending machines were in full bloom at Arashiyama in Kyoto.

Bridge with a view of fresh verdure

Arashiyama in Kyoto is a pleasing place to enjoy the view of the river and fresh green leaves.