Uitzichtpunten in Kyoto

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

Kyoto's geography is defined by the mountains surrounding the city basin and iconic landmarks that punctuate its skyline. This selection features the 131-meter Kyoto Tower, the historic 155-meter Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama, and the sacred 924-meter Mt. Atago. From the heights of the Hiei-zan Driveway to the rural vistas of Ohara, these locations offer perspectives ranging from urban panoramic decks to traditional 'kawarake-nage' spots where clay discs are thrown into forested valleys to ward off misfortune.

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks — Kaart

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Togetsu Bridge

This charming more than 150 meters long bridge with wonderful views of Mount Arashiyama is a great place for a stroll.

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Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower is an observation tower located in Kyoto, Japan. The steel tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at…

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Summit Observation Deck

Located within Arashiyama's Kameyama Park, this observation deck overlooks the winding Hozugawa River and the tracks of the Sagano Scenic Railway.

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Nyoigatake Mountain

This 472-meter peak on the Kyoto-Shiga border is the primary site for the 'Daimonji' bonfire during the annual Gozan no Okuribi summer festival.

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Viewpoint

A roadside lookout point situated along the Hiei-zan Driveway, providing views of the dense forest and the mountains separating Kyoto from Shiga.

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見晴らしの丘

A scenic rest area on the Hiei-zan Driveway that offers panoramic vistas of Lake Biwa and the neighboring city of Otsu.

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桓武天皇御母御陵

The burial site of Empress Takano no Niigasa, located on a western hillside overlooking the southern Kyoto basin.

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保津峡展望台

An observation point on the Arashiyama-Takao Parkway that provides a direct view of the Hozugawa River gorge and the Sagano romantic train route.

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かわらけ投げ

A traditional site along the Arashiyama-Takao Parkway where visitors throw small, unglazed clay discs into the valley to ward off bad luck.

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OHARA citta da visitare

A viewpoint overlooking the rural village of Ohara, featuring traditional farmhouses, terraced rice paddies, and the Kitayama mountain range.

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展望良し

A quiet observation spot in the western hills of Oharano, equipped with a wooden bench for viewing the southern Kyoto suburbs.

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竹久夢二旧跡

A memorial site dedicated to Taisho-era artist and poet Takehisa Yumeji, located on the slopes near the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.

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Mt. Atago

Mount Atago is a very common name for peaks all over Japan.