Western Kyoto City 
Located northwest of Kyoto City, the Saga/Arashiyama area is famous for the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Togetsu-kyo Bridge, always crowded with people trying to take the best possible shots. However, did you know that behind the popular tourist spots there is an area of hidden gems?
The name of this area is Okusaga. Its peaceful scenery is reminiscent of the old days when people used to come and go, and Emperor Saga cherished the idyllic landscape and tranquility of this area.
The teahouses near the torii gate are called Tsutaya and Hiranoya. Both are restaurants with a history of over 400 years and are famous for sweetfish dishes. You can take a break with tea and sweets on the benches in front of the shops.
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Graffiti carved with a knife was discovered on some of the bamboo stalks at one of Kyoto’s most popular sites, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Because the damaged bamboo stalks cannot be restored to their original condition, the bamboo must be cut and disposed of.
We wish to preserve the beautiful scenery of the Arashiyama area, beloved by people from around the world, so we request that no one engage in such acts.
