Bamboo Grove Lane is a bamboo grove that stretches across a corner of the Arashiyama district located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The 400-meter-long pathway offers visitors a special experience as a fantastic path surrounded by bamboo. This place is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad as one of the landscapes that symbolize the natural beauty of Japan.
| Name | Bamboo Grove L ane (Chikurin no Komichi) |
| Total length | Approx. 400m, 20~30 minutes for a slow stroll |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours |
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
| Access | 8 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Keifuku Line (Randen) 10 minutes walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station 15 min. walk from Hankyu ” Arashiyama ” Station |
| Parking lot | Please use nearby parking lots. |
| Location | Saga-Okurayama Tabuchiyama-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8394 |
| TEL | 075-343-0548 |
| Other | ✓ Dogs are allowed ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance |
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Characteristics of Bamboo Grove Lane
- One of the most popular sightseeing spots in Arashiyama
- Beautifully maintained 400-meter-long bamboo grove
- Visitors can enjoy Kyoto to the fullest regardless of the season!
Bamboo Grove Lane is one of Kyoto’s representative sightseeing spots and, along with Togetsu Bridge, is known as one of the symbolic spots of Arashiyama.
While cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are only available in limited seasons, bamboo groves like “Bamboo Grove Lane” are beautiful all year round, making it one of the features of this area that can be enjoyed in any season!
Places to see
The path through the bamboo grove is famous for its overwhelming beauty. The path is surrounded by bamboos, which sway beautifully whenever the wind blows. Walking along the path, you will feel as if you have entered a different world.
Enjoy the rustling of the bamboo, the sound of bamboo leaves swaying in the wind, and the shadows created by the light!
How to access
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Lane is easily accessible by bus or train from downtown Kyoto.
It is an 8-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Electric Railway (Randen), a 10-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Line, or a 15-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Line.
Recommended time to visit
The path through the bamboo grove is beautiful throughout the year, but you will be very lucky if you can visit in winter when it snows. The “white bamboo grove,” which is not usually seen, is breathtakingly beautiful.
The snow-covered bamboo grove is sure to be a photo-worthy sight!
Video of the path through the bamboo grove
Bamboo Grove Lane is a place that continues to fascinate visitors with its beauty and tranquility. If you visit this historic place, be sure to enjoy its unique atmosphere to the fullest!
Recommended nearby spots
Togetsu Bridge
Wataratsukibashi Bridge spans the Katsura River in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, and is a symbolic sightseeing spot in Arashiyama!
Nomiya Shrine
Nomiya Shrine, located near the path, has a calm and sacred atmosphere that is different from the tranquility of the bamboo grove. This shrine, which also appears in the Tale of Genji, is a particularly popular spot for history buffs.
Sagano Trolley Train
If you visit Arashiyama, don’t forget to enjoy the scenery on the Sagano Trolley Train! You can enjoy the nature of Arashiyama, including bamboo forests, from different angles.
Arashiyama Monkey Park
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a wild monkey park in Arashiyama, opened in 1957, with about 130 wild Japanese macaques living in its 6,000 square meters of land.
