Ōkōchi Sansō
Villa and garden · Arashiyama, Kyoto

Ōkōchi Sansō

Photo: user:Hiroyuki0904 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

The former villa and hillside garden of silent-film actor Ōkōchi Denjirō, at the top of the bamboo grove. Winding paths lead past tea houses to views over Kyoto and the Arashiyama hills. It is far quieter than the grove below, and entry includes matcha and a sweet.

On day 1 of Kyoto in 5 days

Good to know

Time to spend
45 minutes–1 hour
Tickets
Paid entry, includes tea and a sweet. No booking needed
Best time
Autumn for maples; any clear day for views
Getting there
At the far end of the bamboo grove, 15 min from Saga-Arashiyama

Itineraries with Ōkōchi Sansō

Day 1 of Kyoto in 5 days

Arashiyama

How Ōkōchi Sansō fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Arashiyama bamboo groveArashiyama
  2. 9:00Tenryū-jiArashiyama
  3. 11:00Ōkōchi Sansō villaArashiyama
  4. 14:00Togetsukyō Bridge and the riverArashiyama
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Ōkōchi Sansō questions

Is Ōkōchi Sansō worth the entry fee?

For many visitors, yes. It offers a calm garden walk, city views and tea, away from the grove's crowds.

Can you take photos inside the villa?

Photos of the gardens are fine, but the main villa buildings are not open to go inside.

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