Kinkakuji temple and Gion might be well-known places for tourists but for Kansai people,Arashiyama is a much more popular place because there are many things to do and see there.
Most of schools in Kansai take their students to Arashiyama for school trips and its also popular as a dating spot for couples of any age.
The symbol of Arashiyama is "Togetsu-kyo" which is a very old long bridge.
My favourite place in Arashiyama is the monkey park which is located on hill top.There are over 100 wild monkeys,and of course they are dangerous!!!
I went there a few days ago,the mountain path is very calm and has a nice breeze also it was good exercise for me.
But I was so scared,because on the way up the hill,some monkeys sat on the path and blocked my progress.
If we stare at them,they will get angry and jump around attacking people .I had to walk carefully past them,avoiding eye contact but I managed to slip past without incident.
On the top of the mountain,there is a hut where monkeys know they can get apples and peanuts,so they hanging on to the gauze and stretch their arms out to be fed.I fed some of them and found it interesting ,especially the baby monkeys.
After the monkey park,my friends and I went walking along the side of the road which is well-known for its beauty and is sometimes used as a location for TV CM,dramas and movies .
Also you can see rickshaws which might take you back in time to Japans romantic past.
