Welcome to Ai's travel guide. Today, we will take you to the Arashiyama/Sagano area, which is famous for the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, the world heritage sites Ryoanji Temple and Tenryuji Temple. While introducing the highlights of the Arashiyama/Sagano area, let's walk through the area and experience its beauty.

   The name `Togetsukyo Bridge' comes from a Japanese poem that Emperor Kameyama read in the 13th century when he went boating on a night with a full moon, `The moon seems to be crossing a bridge in the cloudless night sky'. The parapet of this bridge is made of cypress and is built low and straight, so it is in harmony with nature. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. Additionally, you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge throughout the year by taking the `Hozu River Boat Ride' upstream of Togetsukyo Bridge.

Let's continue the explanation while actually walking around the Arashiyama/Sagano area wearing a Japanese kimono. The 'Karesansui garden' at Ryuanji Temple, a world heritage site said to have been praised highly by Queen Elizabeth, is called the `tiger cub ferry' because it looks like a tiger carrying its cub across a mountain stream. A 'Karesansui garden' is a garden that uses stones and sand. to express the landscape of flowing water. In addition, the strolling garden at Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, has beautiful Arashiyama and Kameyama in the background, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of each season.

For those who want to enjoy the tranquility of ancient Japanese culture, we recommend Chikurin no Komichi, a tourist attraction that represents Sagano. On the north side of Tenryu-ji Temple, there is a roughly 400-meter-long well-maintained bamboo grove that stretches on both sides of the road, and you'll be able to experience the magical sights and sounds of the bamboo grove, giving you a fantastic sense of Japan. In the vicinity, there are shops where you can rent kimonos and experience "maiko" makeup, so, like me, walking through the bamboo grove path, you can further enjoy Japanese culture.

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