We really enjoyed our visit to the monkey park... The hike up was a bit unpleasant since it was very hot and very humid (this was July), but they offer you cold towels to cool yourself down at the top, and there are cold drinks for sale. The monkeys are wild and roam free, and don't seem bothered by the... more

This climb is quite steep and a good way to stretch your legs. At the top is a small cabin from where you can feed the monkeys (who are outside, you are inside as in a reversed zoo, the monkeys look into the cage where the people are) with peanuts and some other goodies. Kids love it too. The best... more

We took the train out to Arashiyama during our stay in Kyoto in November 2007. Arashiyama itself is a very nice place to visit-lots of little shops and restaurants. The monkey park is fairly easy to find- when you exit Arashiyama station, head left. You will cross the bridge and then you should veer right and you will see a... more

If you want to see something different than temples, shrines and palaces, go to the little town of Arashiyama, a real traditional idyllic town with the comforts of present Japan. April for cherry blossoms and September or October for fall foliage. Six stops on the JR line headed west from Kyoto, get a map from the very courteous and helpful... more

Took our family on a wonderful outing just outside of Kyoto. Six stops on the JR line headed west takes you to a wonderful little town of Arashiyama, which is quaint and quite picturesque town best known for it's cherry blossoms and fall foliage. A 10 minute walk from the station takes you down to the river. Pay a modest... more