• Ujibashi Bridge, Naiku (Inner Shrine), The Grand Shrines of Ise, Ise,Mie
• Hibara Shrine, Yamanobe Trail, Nara
• Ishibutai Tomb, Asuka, Nara
• Horyuji Temple, Ikaruga, Nara
• Suzakumon Gate, Heijo Palace Site, Nara
• View of Yakushiji Temple, Nishinokyo, Nara
• Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Nara
• Hoodo (Phoenix Hall), Byodoin Temple, Uji, Kyoto
• Heian Shrine O-Torii Gate, Okazaki, Kyoto
• Kiyomizu Temple, Higashiyama, Kyoto
• Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto
• Ryoanji Temple, Kinukake-no-michi, Kyoto
• Ninomaru Palace, Nijo Castle, Kyoto
• Site of the Battle of Yamazaki, Tenno-zan (Mt. Tenno), Osaka/Kyoto
• Sengan-yagura Tower, Osaka Castle, Osaka
• Downtown Dotombori, Osaka
• Nakanoshima, Teki-juku and Tenjin Festival, Osaka
• “Blossom Road,” Takarazuka, Hyogo
• Arima Hot Spring Resort, Hyogo
• Kitano Ijinkan (Foreigners’ Houses) Area, Kobe, Hyogo
• Site of Meriken Wharf, the Port of Kobe, Kobe, Hyogo

(11) Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto

(C)T.Okamoto

Visitors to the Arashiyama/Sagano area can enjoy scenic beauty throughout the four seasons, especially the cherry blossoms in spring and the colors of the foliage in autumn. The area is dotted with places of historic interest, including Tenryuji Temple, which has a famous garden, as well as Nonomiya Shrine, Nison-in Temple and Daikakuji Temple.

The area also includes the terminal for the thrilling boat trip down the Hozu Rapids (Hozugawa-kudari) and the terminal station for the Sagano Sightseeing Tram which allows you to enjoy the landscapes of the mountain gorge. To reach the Arashiyama/Sagano area, take the JR Sagano line and alight at Arashiyama Station or take the Hankyu or Keifuku Railway Arashiyama line and alight at Arashiyama Station.