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Kyoto Prefectural Arashiyama Park (Arashiyama Park)

Name	Kyoto Prefectural Arashiyama Park (kyoto prefectural arashiyama park)
Alias Name	Arashiyama Park (arashiyama park)
Address	Ukyo-ku Saga
Tel Number	075-701-0124	FAX Number	075-701-0104

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The 10.6 hectares (about 4.5 acres) of this public park spreads out along the banks of the Katsura River and is crossed by the Togetsu-kyo Bridge. The park consists of 3 areas: the Kameyama area located upstream on the Northern Bank which was opened at the end of the Meiji era (1867-1912) the Nakanoshima located in the middle of the clear stream and the Rinzenji Temple area located down stream on the northern bank. Visitors come to the park all year round to enjoy the picturesque sceneries . Cherry blossoms and a stone monument engraved with a poem by late Chinese political leader Chou En-lai are famous of Kameyama area.
URL: http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/koen/ http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/koen-annai/ara.html

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Access	JR - Saga Arashiyama Stn. Keifuku/Hankyu Rlwys - Arashiyama Stn. and busses
Parking	Nearby private and municipal pay carparks available
Handicap	Limited access
Required Time	about 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Holiday	Open daily
Charge	Free admission
Reserve	Reservation not needed

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