What other travelers are saying about Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Beautiful but Busy — Get There Early!
The bamboo forest was absolutely beautiful, but as many have mentioned, it does get very crowded. What surprised us, though, is that the bamboo grove is actually just a small part of a much larger, stunning park.
If you’re an early riser, it’s definitely worth heading there first thing in the morning to enjoy the peaceful surroundings before the crowds arrive.
The town itself is super charming, but most shops don’t open until around 10 a.m. One highlight for us was visiting the former home of an old Japanese actor — admission was only 1,000 yen and totally worth it. The gardens were gorgeous, and there were plenty of great photo spots.
The bamboo forest is absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit, even with the crowds. It’s best to go in the morning to avoid the heavy influx of tourists that usually arrives around midday.
While the main forest area can be busy, you can still find scenic spots for photos. A stroll through the surrounding village is peaceful and pleasant. The area is accessible by both bus and train.
We visited this nice bamboo forest. The bamboo here are well maintained and it is a nice walk. There were lots of people in a relatively small space, so you just need to take it easy. Once some of the tour groups went by, we were able to get some nicer photos.
This was one of our favorite days in Kyoto. So beautiful and a nice escape from city vibes, I think I would totally move to this town of Arashiyama. It was full of little shops and food stalls, restaurants, and vending machines. We went when the Sakura were blooming which was insane. Highly recommend taking a stop here for a day, I wish I had more time
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a mesmerizing and serene destination if not for the crowd. It is renowned for its towering and dense bamboo grove. This bamboo forest is a visual treat . The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowd and capture the best lightning for photography. Visitors can also take a trishaw tour instead of walking on food around the forest. The trishaw driver also helps the visitors to take photographs.
The bamboo forest is open 24/7 and no entrance fee is required. The walk to the forest offers scenic views and is as captivating as the forest itself.
