Arashiyama bamboo grove
Bamboo forest · Arashiyama, Kyoto

Arashiyama bamboo grove

Photo: lumoplank · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

A short walking path through towering stands of bamboo on Kyoto's western edge. The light filtering through the stalks and the sound of wind in the canopy make it one of the city's most recognisable sights. It is small, so pair it with Tenryū-ji and the riverside nearby.

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Good to know

Time to spend
20–40 minutes
Tickets
Free, open at all hours, no booking needed
Best time
Early morning, before about 8am, to avoid crowds
Getting there
JR Saga-Arashiyama or Randen Arashiyama Station, 5–10 min walk

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How Arashiyama bamboo grove fits into a day.
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  2. 9:00Tenryū-jiArashiyama
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Arashiyama bamboo grove questions

Is the Arashiyama bamboo grove free?

Yes. The path is a public walkway with no entry fee and no set opening hours.

How do I avoid the crowds at the bamboo grove?

Go at sunrise or shortly after. By mid-morning the path fills with tour groups and rickshaws.

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