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Okochi Sanso Villa

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Okochi Sanso Villa

大河内山荘

Kyoto · Kansai

Okochi Sanso charges ¥1,000 for an adult, and the ticket includes matcha and a sweet at the tea house — last entry is 16:30. It was the mountain retreat of the silent-film actor Denjiro Okochi, built over three decades on the slope above Arashiyama, and its circuit path climbs through moss and maple to a view over Kyoto and the Hozu gorge.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers focus on more popular attractions in Kyoto, overlooking this serene retreat.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.7· 1,878 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
¥1,000 adult (includes matcha tea & sweets), ¥500 elementary/middle school. Last entry 4:30 PM.
Nearest station
Torokko Arashiyama Sta. · 2 min walk

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • ¥1,000 adult (includes matcha tea & sweets), ¥500 elementary/middle school. Last entry 4:30 PM.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Kyoto Station · ~32 min by car

Tags

villagardenKyoto

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