Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty (wiki)

we had to wake up early to avoid the morning rush, as The bamboo forest is one of the most crowded tourist attractions in all of Kyoto. The Hankyu rail network got us to Arashiyama and from the moment we got off the train, we were just spell bound by the beauty . everything looked just like a painting. 

July 2016 - Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan