What other travelers are saying about Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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.
Amazing walk/hike. We went early morning 0630 to beat crowds. It rained off and on but added to the experience. Relatively easy walk except for going to the summit overlook but worth it. Very beautiful and peaceful highly recommend.
Went during daytime, It was of course crowded with people. If you are planning on doing photoshoots, plan to go early. It was a good trip being surrounded by bamboo trees during the heat in summer was definitely a good experience. Even the walk out of the forest by taking local roads, you are able to see some bamboo trees and find local stores.
Good to add to your itinerary if you are visiting Kyoto, but you wouldn't spend too much time here since the route is rather short compared to other places. (unless you are taking photos for social media) only a few train stops from Kyoto.
Walking through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto felt like stepping into a tranquil, otherworldly realm. The towering bamboo stalks created a serene, swaying canopy that was both calming and awe-inspiring. It was the perfect escape from the city, offering a peaceful retreat into nature’s beauty.
This place is absolutely beautiful! I went on a weekday early in the morning around 7am. It was pretty much empty except for a few other tourists and some locals around the area. If you want to experience the serenity of the forest, go early. I left around 9-9:30am and that's when all the tours started coming and it got crowded very quickly.