
Hotels near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a 500-metre stone path through dense moso bamboo so tall (up to 18 metres) the canopy turns daylight green. The Japanese Ministry of Environment has recognised the bamboo's distinctive sound - the creaking, knocking, and rustling - as one of the country's 100 Soundscapes to Be Preserved.
The grove is free, open 24/7. The main path runs from Tenryu-ji's north gate to Okochi Sanso villa. It takes 15-20 minutes to walk through. Combine with Tenryu-ji temple (UNESCO, JPY 800), Iwatayama Monkey Park, and the Togetsukyo Bridge over the Hozu River. Sagano Bamboo Forest pairs with the Sagano Romantic Train along the Hozu River.
Pro Tip: Arrive at the bamboo grove before 7.30am - by 9am the path is gridlock. Saga-Arashiyama Station is 15 minutes from Kyoto on the JR Sagano Line; the first train leaves Kyoto Station at 5.41am. Stay overnight in Arashiyama for sunrise photos.
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