Arashiyama Population 2026
Arashiyama has a population of 50,000, making it the #553 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 195× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,000
Rank in Japan
#553
Coordinates
35.01°N, 135.68°E
~36 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Arashiyama
FAQ
What is the population of Arashiyama?
Arashiyama has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #553 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Arashiyama in?
Arashiyama is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Arashiyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 372 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.