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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Name: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Address: Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Park・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is an iconic natural site in Kyoto known for its extensive bamboo forest. This grove is one of Japan's most famous bamboo settings, offering visitors a unique stroll through towering green stalks that create an almost surreal atmosphere. The path through the bamboo is both calming and visually stunning, with the bamboo towering above and creating a natural tunnel that sways gently in the wind.

The sound of the bamboo stalks rustling together is a distinctive feature of the grove, often highlighted as a natural sound that enhances the serene experience of the place. The grove is part of the larger Arashiyama area, a scenic and historic district in Kyoto known for its natural beauty and cultural sites.

Visitors to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove can also explore nearby attractions, including temples, gardens, and the scenic Katsura River. The grove is particularly popular among photographers and nature enthusiasts who wish to capture the ethereal quality of light filtering through the dense bamboo.

Hours:

Open 24 hours

Closed:

No closing days

Available:

All year, with no seasonal closures

Minimum Age:

All ages welcome

Fees:

No entry fee

Phone

+81 75-343-0548

Website

ja.kyoto.travel

The area

Address

Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Soooo pretty but highly recommend a visit as early in the day as possible to avoid the crowds. We went in the afternoon and could barely move for all the people which also made getting photos hard. At the end of the main path, there is also an opportunity to enter a separate section for a small fee - highly recommend this - very quiet area with beautiful sweeping views and gardens

Laura Hodgson

Mar 18, 2025

Free! No ticket! An experience! Apart from taking many beautiful pictures and admiring the different bamboo sizes which are fenced but can be seen,the path can lead you to burial graves,free different attractions:the observatory deck, beautiful walk down to different sides of the sea to reach the bridge or to the paid attraction. Also,you can buy bamboo cups and others things on the path.

Home Kitchen

Mar 26, 2025

It is a very nice place but I am not sure if it's worth the 30 minutes walk from town. There is a pretty but small bamboo growth that takes 5 minutes to walk through. You can buy a cup of green tea and enjoy the bamboo. The whole visit will cost you 1000 yen per person.

Mark Nerczuk (Baltic Wanderer)

Mar 15, 2025

We came in the afternoon and yes like others say there are crowds. I don't think it was as crowded as it could've been because we visited in the winter. When it comes to taking pictures you have to put in the effort to find an uncrowded area. It's truly a beautiful work of nature, thank you to staff for preserving this forest. Even with the crowds it can still be a peaceful place. We also walked alongside some very small neighbourhoods and businesses. We didn't have time to explore much of the forest but I think it's definitely worth seeing as much as you can.

Stephanie Yeung

Mar 1, 2025

The short track through the bamboo forest, and the longer track up from the train station are super crowded. It’s just far to touristy now than makes sense. It’s nice and all.. just not with the coach loads of people crowding everywhere. Make the trip a little more worthwhile by visiting the lovely Japanese gardens of the nearby temples.