Beautiful autumn view of Katsura River and surrounding mountains in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan.

Katsura Riverbank Path

桂川河川敷

Arashiyama, Kyoto · 京都

A gravel path following the Katsura river west from Togetsukyō towards the Hozu gorge, past boat moorings and into forest within ten minutes.

Why it’s worth it

The crowd on the bridge does not walk upstream. Fifteen minutes gets you complete quiet with the same mountains.

CategoryCulture

AreaArashiyama

HoursAlways open

Hidden gemwalkboatspicnic

Nearby

Walking distance from Katsura Riverbank Path

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