{"id":6251,"date":"2019-01-27T19:34:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T17:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=6251"},"modified":"2019-01-27T19:34:12","modified_gmt":"2019-01-27T17:34:12","slug":"arashiyama-serene-bamboo-grove-and-monkeys-galore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?p=6251","title":{"rendered":"Arashiyama &#8211; serene bamboo grove and monkeys galore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">For a touch of nature, <strong>Arashiyama<\/strong> (<span class=\"st\">\u5d50\u5c71<\/span>) is a perfect day trip with tons of fun activities to do. Starting with <strong>Tenryuji temple<\/strong> complex, an Unesco World Heritage site, but don&#8217;t ignore the nearby gardens and smaller temples.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6253\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6253\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6253\" class=\"wp-image-6253\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_01.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_01-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">beautiful pond at Tenryuji<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6254\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6254\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6254\" class=\"wp-image-6254\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_02.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_02.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_02-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_02-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">at Tenryuji temple<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">Immerse yourself in the serene world of the <strong>bamboo grove<\/strong>, whispering leaves and peaceful state of mind. Although you would have to ignore all those tourists traipsing around in kimonos and Japanese sandals, some areas inside the grove are actually really quiet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6255\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6255\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6255\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6255\" class=\"wp-image-6255\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_03.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_03.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_03-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_03-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">bamboo groves<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6256\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6256\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6256\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6256\" class=\"wp-image-6256\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_04.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_04.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_04-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_04-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Togetsukyo Bridge<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">Cross <strong>Tagetsukyo Bridge<\/strong> for overlooking the valleys and making your way to <strong>Iwatayama Monkey Park<\/strong> for observing the group of monkeys in their territory.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6257\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6257\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6257\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6257\" class=\"wp-image-6257\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_05.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_05.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_05-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adorables<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6258\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6258\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6258\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6258\" class=\"wp-image-6258\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_06.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_06.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_06-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_06-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">monkey overlooking Kyoto<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6259\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6259\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6259\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6259\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_07.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_07.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_07-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_07-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">picking lice<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6260\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6260\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6260\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6260\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_08.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_08.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_08-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_08-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">in time-out<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6261\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6261\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6261\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6261\" class=\"wp-image-6261\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_09.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_09.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_09-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_09-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">hanging on<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6262\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6262\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6262\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6262\" class=\"wp-image-6262\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_10.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_10-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">scenery with monkey<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6263\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/?attachment_id=6263\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6263\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6263\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" src=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_11.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_11.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_11-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the start of a tunnel<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">December 27th, 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8],"tags":[64,152,601,605,673,732,932,1048,1187,1212,1262,1378],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1812_arashiyama_00.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6251"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maponmyplate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}