The best time to visit Arashiyama Yoshimura

Kyoto

Quietest 4pm–NaNpm; busiest 11am–2pm.

Quiet window
4pm–NaNpm
Busiest
11am–2pm
Quietest day
Thu
Typical crowd
Moderately busy
How long
About 60 min

Seasons to time

Cherry blossom

Hanami and kōyō both crush this — dawn or dusk.

Autumn colour

Hanami and kōyō both crush this — dawn or dusk.

Soba with a Togetsukyo-bridge view — time the window seat

Want Arashiyama Yoshimura at the right hour?

Our planner slots it into your Kyoto day at its quiet window — around the rest of your plan — in about a minute.

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