Arashiyama Bamboo Forest on Postcard

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"A serene bamboo grove with walking paths, perfect for a leisurely walk or bicycle ride, located near local workshops that have used bamboo for centuries." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"In western Kyoto , there is a very large forest of bamboo. As you can see in the photo, the shoots grow very tall, making those who stroll by look quite small. I'm sure there are times when this road is crowded, but when we were there, people were few and far between. My only regret was not understanding that this forest would be the only one we saw. I wish I had taken more photos. Bamboo grows extremely fast, which is why it is the fastest renewable plant product that I know. It is not a tree, it is a grass. Some forests have grown to 20 to 30 feet in a growing season of four months. Just Google Arashiyama bamboo forest and you will see more photos and more data about this location and how to get there. The walk through this forest was most peaceful."

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Nikki M

Google

Beautiful experience! We loved the town and the vibe it gives off. Super chill and quaint. The bamboo forest was beautiful! It was a little shorter than I thought, but there is so much more in the area than just the grove. We arrived around 7:15am on a Monday and there wasn’t much of a crowd

Willie Lorenzo

Google

A very coy place to come, those tall bamboo was so beautiful . The first sight of it you'll remember it forever. the whole area is not that big. I do not recommend to pay for the hike , there's actually nothing except for a temple there. Spend more time beside the river nearby and the garden at the back where there's a small observatory looking over to the river.

nabska

Google

Very serene and beautiful. If you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend getting here early - 7am or earlier. There is short walk but you can also get someone to pull you along. If you have the ability, highly recommend the walk. There is a garden and inside the forest that is pretty inexpensive that was worth exploring!

Paul MB

Google

Great walk between the bamboos. Very mindful, very demure! The towering bamboo trees create a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to connect with nature. Even though there were quite a few people, the beauty of the forest made it well worth the visit. The paths are easy to walk, and it feels like stepping into another world. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a tranquil escape. Just try to go early to avoid the crowds!

Viroop Narla

Google

Lovely place for a walk, especially in the evenings. It does get really crowded though. There are a few shrines inside the forest and the railway crossing is fascinating. Lots of places for photo ops

Lau Guan Zhen (Sean)

Google

Amazing bamboo forest and you feel like going into another world inside there. This famous tourist spot will crowded with people and if you were to take nice photo you have to be there very early. I went there 6+am and manage to take lot nice photo. There’s kimono shop nearby that you can rent to wear and walk around. Very good experience wearing kimono walk around the forest following their culture.

Scott Lee

Google

Absolutely stunning walk through the bamboo forest! Also the path that we walked was completely free. It was quite crowded but there are many paths and photo spot. There are also tons of restaurants and snacks to eat around the area after the walk so it’s one of the must-visit places in my opinion if you come to Kyoto.

Giovanni Scotti

Google

The bamboo forest is amazing. This is a famous tourist spot that is worth a visit if you are in Kyoto. It is really crowded and if you'd like to take nice photos you have to be there very early in the morning. There are kimono shops nearby that you can rent to wear and walk around.

Nikki M

Google

Beautiful experience! We loved the town and the vibe it gives off. Super chill and quaint. The bamboo forest was beautiful! It was a little shorter than I thought, but there is so much more in the area than just the grove. We arrived around 7:15am on a Monday and there wasn’t much of a crowd

Willie Lorenzo

Google

A very coy place to come, those tall bamboo was so beautiful . The first sight of it you'll remember it forever. the whole area is not that big. I do not recommend to pay for the hike , there's actually nothing except for a temple there. Spend more time beside the river nearby and the garden at the back where there's a small observatory looking over to the river.

nabska

Google

Very serene and beautiful. If you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend getting here early - 7am or earlier. There is short walk but you can also get someone to pull you along. If you have the ability, highly recommend the walk. There is a garden and inside the forest that is pretty inexpensive that was worth exploring!

Paul MB

Google

Great walk between the bamboos. Very mindful, very demure! The towering bamboo trees create a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to connect with nature. Even though there were quite a few people, the beauty of the forest made it well worth the visit. The paths are easy to walk, and it feels like stepping into another world. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a tranquil escape. Just try to go early to avoid the crowds!

Viroop Narla

Google

Lovely place for a walk, especially in the evenings. It does get really crowded though. There are a few shrines inside the forest and the railway crossing is fascinating. Lots of places for photo ops

Lau Guan Zhen (Sean)

Google

Amazing bamboo forest and you feel like going into another world inside there. This famous tourist spot will crowded with people and if you were to take nice photo you have to be there very early. I went there 6+am and manage to take lot nice photo. There’s kimono shop nearby that you can rent to wear and walk around. Very good experience wearing kimono walk around the forest following their culture.

Scott Lee

Google

Absolutely stunning walk through the bamboo forest! Also the path that we walked was completely free. It was quite crowded but there are many paths and photo spot. There are also tons of restaurants and snacks to eat around the area after the walk so it’s one of the must-visit places in my opinion if you come to Kyoto.

Giovanni Scotti

Google

The bamboo forest is amazing. This is a famous tourist spot that is worth a visit if you are in Kyoto. It is really crowded and if you'd like to take nice photos you have to be there very early in the morning. There are kimono shops nearby that you can rent to wear and walk around.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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