Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 竹林の小径
Visiting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove today
- What it is: A short path through towering stands of bamboo in Sagano, right beside Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama.
- Getting there: JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama, about 11 minutes by rapid train, then walk. Or Subway to Uzumasa Tenjingawa and the Randen tram to Arashiyama.
- Hours: Open any time
- Admission: Free
- Tip: Arrive early and use the quieter approach through Kameyama Park. Never carve the bamboo — damaged stalks have to be cut down.
Best timeGood any time of yearBeautiful year-round; early morning beats the crowds.
Checked against: Comfortable access to Saga/Arashiyama · Things to Keep in Mind while Exploring Kyoto (Kyoto City Official Travel Guide) · Preserving Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (notice). Check opening times and prices before you go.
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