Tuesday 8 July 2014
Arashiyama is
a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the
mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district.
Arashiyama is a nationally-designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
Arashiyama is accessible by the Keifuku Electric Railroad from central Kyoto or
by the Hankyu Arashiyama Line from Katsura, with connections from Osaka and Kyoto
Karasuma station. Additionally, the JR Saga Arashiyama Station is located in
the district's suburbs. Over 170 monkeys live at the park. While the monkeys
are wild, they have become accustomed to humans. The park is located on a small
mountain not far from the Saga-Arashiyama rail station. Visitors can approach
and photograph the monkeys. At the summit is a fenced enclosure, from within
which visitors can feed the monkeys. Source
