Togetsukyo Bridge is definitely a landmark in Arashiyama. The cool breeze in the evening feels especially nice.
Togetsukyo Bridge | Review by 連坤
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Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail
The delightful scenery attracted noble families and poets who built their homes in Sagano. Sagano bamboo trail spans about 400m (437 yards) from Nonomiya Shrine, via Tenryuji Temple’s north gate to Okochi Sanso cottage.
The bamboo forest is so lush. I really miss this place!
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Hanamikoji-dori Street
Hanami-koji Street is a main street crossing Gion north to south from Sanjo to Kenninji Temple. It is “koji” (small alley), but the street is wide and lively with lots of stores hosting many tourists. The Teahouse district still maintains the traditional ambience in the district from Shijo-dori to the south. The original teahouses were on Shijo-dori and to the north of it, which were gathered to the current southern district in Meiji and Taisho Periods.
Hanamikoji-dori has such a poetic name. It was a famous entertainment district in ancient times.
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Tsurugajo Castle
The castle is a cherry blossom viewing spot and the symbol of Aizu Wakamatsu City. Its official name is Wakamatsu Castle, and it is also sometimes called Aizu Castle or Aizu Wakamatsu Castle. The castle tower, the only one in Japan covered with red tiles, preserves the beautiful appearance of the castle in the feudal era.
It's listed as one of Japan's top 100 castles. The main keep tells the story of the Byakkotai, the brave young warriors from the end of the Edo period.