Autumn
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Sagano, better known as Arashiyama, is a vast area in Ukyo-ku district, northwest of Kyoto city, encircled by Mounts Ogura and Atago and the Katsura river.
2–3 hours (half day if also visiting Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo Bridge, and nearby shrines/temples)