Kyoto | Saga Arashiyama Bunkakan, Hyakunin Isshu themed exhibition hall

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✓ SagaArashiyama Bunkakan

Explore Arashiyama's cultural attractions and discover the "Hyakunin Isshu" themed facility, formerly the Kokura Hyakunin Isshu Hall in SagaArashiyama. This facility reopened in 2018 as the "SagaArashiyama Bunkakan."

The highlight is its focus on "Hyakunin Isshu." Originating in the Kamakura period, Fujiwara no Teika, who lived in Kokurayama, is said to have carefully selected 100 representative works from approximately 600 years of waka poetry and arranged them chronologically to create this classic collection.

About an 8-minute walk from Arashiyama Station, it's located in front of the Katsura River boathouse and the boat dock, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. The second floor houses a tatami gallery, requiring admission and shoe removal. The river views are stunning. The first floor houses a café, and the terrace seating is a popular spot for dining while appreciating the beauty of the rock garden and Kokurayama.

Post by Moutain | Jul 31, 2025