Togetsukyō Bridge
Bridge · Arashiyama, Kyoto

Togetsukyō Bridge

Photo: lumoplank · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

A long, low bridge across the Katsura River that has been the symbol of Arashiyama for centuries. The view of the wooded Arashiyama mountain behind it changes with each season. The riverbanks either side are good for a slow walk or a boat ride.

On day 1 of Kyoto in 5 days

Good to know

Time to spend
15–30 minutes
Tickets
Free, open at all hours
Best time
Early April for cherry blossom, November for autumn colour
Getting there
Hankyu Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama Station, 5 min walk

Itineraries with Togetsukyō Bridge

Day 1 of Kyoto in 5 days

Arashiyama

How Togetsukyō Bridge 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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Togetsukyō Bridge questions

What does Togetsukyō mean?

It translates roughly as "moon-crossing bridge," a name said to come from an emperor admiring the moon above it.

Can you rent a boat near Togetsukyō?

Yes. Rowboats can be rented on the river just upstream of the bridge, depending on season and weather.

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