What other travelers are saying about Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A must place to visit if you are around this area. The renowned bamboo forest is definitely something for the soul… a slow walk surrounded by lush of bamboo stalks is such a healing moment away from all the busy bustling corporate life. These bamboo must be very old..(see one of the pic where its width vs my hand)..looking up.. it’s probably 15-20 feet tall!! 😲
One of the surprise was.. while walking through the forest… all the sudden there’s train passing through.. I thought it was platform 9 1/2..train to Hogwarts castle..😂😂😂.. one should try the train ride passing through the Forrest ( I didn’t managed to ride one) …I bet the feel must be amazing..
There’s plenty of souvenir and cafes shop around and it’s just a short walk from the train station. Do wear a good pair of sneakers …it’s a long walk and at times uphill too. Will I visit this place again… answer is yes..
Recommendation : Get a cup of large coffee or tea, walk slowly along the walls of bamboos, savor the atmosphere and vibes, absorb the energy and chi.. and lastly.. enjoy it..👍
Peaceful and tranquil if you take away the crowd. If you wish to enjoy the tranquility of the forest, come during off peak. Beautiful bamboo forest and good place to take picture. There is a roast potato mobile store. If you chance into him, you can get a hot roasted potato in a cold weather. There are some trails for those 'trail'bazers. Walk down to the river and there is another scenic area for picture taking. If you are game for boat ride, you can row a boat along the scenic river. Enjoy!!!
I would say this place is slightly overrated.
Yes it was beautiful to walk through the tallest and biggest quantity of bamboo I’ve ever seen but it don’t feel like rows and rows of endless forest as expected.
If I was running out of time I would skip this one for sure.
There are a few guys on the side that you could pay to take you in a trolley and go through a few foresty bits without people but you wouldn’t be able to hop out and take pictures on your own of of yourself.
The train is easy to catch from Kyoto main train station. Once you are off the train it is a quick 10-15 min walk and you are there. The main bamboo area is free of charge. There are some nice gardens and temples to look at, these do cost money but are cheap. Toilets everywhere and safe walking trails. There is a less visited lookout at the top of the hill. A lot of people looking to get ‘the money shot’ photo but the foot traffic does move quickly. A must do whilst in Kyoto.
A very picturesque and incredibly popular place on the Kyoto map. An interesting experience, it's worth going there at least once. The ubiquitous greenery, as if entering another reality. Beautiful, tall bamboos.
I heard about the crowds, I expected them. Fortunately, we were there in the late afternoon and the crowds had decreased.
Visited in September 2024
