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Togetsukyo Bridge

渡月橋

👀 SEE

The wooden bridge across the Katsura River that anchors Arashiyama's main drag. Name translates to 'Moon-Crossing Bridge' — the backdrop of forested mountain across the water is the reason every Arashiyama itinerary passes here.

Type bridge, river, photo spot
💡 Local tip
  • Sit on the north bank with a coffee after the bamboo grove — that's the snack spot.
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1-5 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384, Japan Directions ↗