Snoopy Also Practices in Arashiyama: Viewing the Four Seasons and Old Streets from the Perspective of the Somersault Cloud

#Snoopy on the Somersault Cloud
If you're looking for a photo in Arashiyama that embodies the idea that even the ancient capital can play with memes, it's the Snoopy statue on the somersault cloud by the window. It's not a misplacement; rather, SNOOPY Teahouse blends Western manga with Kyoto Japanese style into a single sip of tea: the bronze-gray statue sits atop a cloud. Outside the window, tiled houses and a stream of people appear, while inside, potted plants and wooden platforms create a juxtaposition of stillness and movement, like a ruptured dimensional wall. Seasonal banners on the wall take you on a journey through spring, summer, autumn, and winter: bamboo shadows, crimson maple leaves, and snowflakes transform into playful interplay, making it clear why Arashiyama is visited four times a year. Step outside, and the wind in the bamboo forest path is like turning pages. Then, take the Sagano Sightseeing Train, its red and yellow carriages gliding slowly along the valley, a touch of old-fashioned and endearing. Finally, take in the mountain shadows and the shimmering clouds of the Katsura River from Togetsukyo Bridge. The beauty of Arashiyama lies not in checking in on tourist attractions, but in connecting a childlike spirit with the scenery—as if you, too, were lying on a somersault cloud, greeting Sun Wukong.

Transportation
• SNOOPY Tea House Arashiyama Branch (Saga Tenryu-ji Temple, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto)
• Getting There: Approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station / a 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Electric Railway / a 10-12-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Railway. Take the Sagano Sightseeing Train to Arashiyama Station, then a 3-minute walk.

Nearby Cafes
1. % Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama: Front row on the riverbank, with views of the Katsura River and Togetsu-kyo Bridge.
2. Arashiyama Coffee House: Machiya-style hand-poured tea, and matcha cakes are recommended for dessert.
3. Togetsu Cafe: Directly overlooking the Togetsu-kyo Bridge, perfect for an afternoon break.

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Post by 有伴同旅其樂無窮 | Oct 14, 2025