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Togetsukyō Bridge
Bridge4.5 · 5 257≈ 22 minFree entry8.2 km from the center
The 'Moon-Crossing Bridge' of Arashiyama spans the Katsura river. Its name came from Emperor Kameyama, who remarked that the moon seemed to glide across it. The first bridge here dates to the 9th century; today's 155-metre structure is a 1934 reconstruction. This is the heart of Arashiyama: paths lead off to the bamboo grove, the monkey park and the boat docks, while spring cherry blossoms and autumn maples set the banks ablaze.
Highlights
- Named for the moon crossing its span
- 9th-century origins, rebuilt in 1934
- 155 metres across the Katsura river
- Cherry blossoms in spring, maples in autumn
Opening hours
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What’s nearby
Fukuda Art Museum
2 min walk · 176 m
Ichitani Munakata Shrine
2 min walk · 193 m
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
2 min walk · 195 m
4.5
Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture
5 min walk · 373 m
Tenryū Temple
6 min walk · 465 m
Monkey Park Iwatayama
6 min walk · 491 m
Tenryu-ji
6 min walk · 491 m
4.5
Nonomiya Shrine
8 min walk · 634 m
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