Jojakko-ji Temple is a quaint temple on the main Arashiyama tourist route that offers a chance to escape the crowds that swarms the area. A good little enclave to explore before heading to the forest.

We took the Randen Keifuku Dentetsu-Arashiyama Line tram from Shijo-Omiya station. This is definitely a must visit temple with its serene and 'close to nature' feel. The steep steps to the temple is one of the main attractions, though it may be a struggle for...More

깊어져만 가는 가을 그대 고민하지말고, 지금 떠나라. 붉게 물든 교토의 가을이 당신을 기다린다. 深まるばかり行く秋 君悩まないで、今出発せよ。 赤く染まった京都の秋があなたを待っている。 A deepening fall Don't worry about yourself, just leave now. The autumn of Kyoto, which is stained with red color, awaits you.

My wife and I enjoyed our visit to this Temple during our day trip to this area from Kyoto. The gardens are excellent. Serene and tranquil.

This was one of my favorite spots from my trip to the Arashiyama area. The grounds of this temple are so beautiful! I couldn’t stop taking pictures! There is a fee of ¥500 per adult to enter the temple grounds, but it was so worth...More

Jojakko-ji temple is a short walk from the Arashiyama bamboo grove. It is better to club the visit to this place with your walk through the bamboo grove. This place is beautiful with moss-covered lands and well-maintained gardens. Please note - there are steep steps...More

If you think after Tokyo you have seen too many temples to bother with this one you're wrong. It has a dozen featured buildings, beautiful moss gardens, ancient bells and a truly contemplative atmosphere. There is also the brilliant lookout over the mountains, gardens and...More