The best time to visit Yoshiya Arashiyama

Kyoto

Rarely crowded — but 5pm–NaNpm is quietest of all.

Quiet window
5pm–NaNpm
Busiest
11am–2pm
Quietest day
Wed
Typical crowd
Usually quiet
How long
About 75 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.

Riverside kaiseki lunches without the honten price

Want Yoshiya Arashiyama 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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