Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

[Arashiyama Bamboo Grove]

If you’ve been planning a trip to Kyoto, you’ve probably seen pictures of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — along with the torii tunnels of Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple, it’s one of the most photographed sights in the city. But no picture can capture the feeling of standing in the midst of this sprawling bamboo grove — the whole thing has a palpable sense of otherness that is quite unlike that of any normal forest we know of.

You can access it directly from the main street of Arashiyama, a little to the north of the entrance to Tenryu-ji Temple, but it’s best paired with a visit to that temple (exit the north gate, take a left and you’ll be in the grove in no time). There’s just one main path through the grove, which leads slowly uphill. Once you get to the top of the hill, the entrance to the sublime Okochi-Sanso Villa is right in front of you (go in, you won’t regret it).

The best way to explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is by following our Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Walking Tour, which outlines the best route to follow.

For more about the Arashiyama area, including other sights to see and recommended places to eat, see our page on Arashiyama.

Walking Tour: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove features in our Guided Walking Tour of Arashiyama

English address: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku

Japanese address: 右京区嵐山

Opening hours: 24hrs

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
10 min walk from Saga Arashiyama Station, JR Sagano line
15 min walk from Arashiyama Station, Henkyu railway

Telephone: 861-0012

Website: None

Near To Here:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

Where Is This Place Located?

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Kyoto Walking Tour: Arashiyama

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