The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove has become one of Kyoto’s most iconic sights, alongside the torii (鳥居) gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. This pedestrian path is lined with lush bamboo that stretch out for as far as the eye can see on either side. Of course, with its popularity, one can expect large crowds in the area as well, but that still doesn’t take away the sense of scale and awe from the grove.
The recommended walking path is from the north gate of Tenryū-ji Temple (天龍寺, Tenryū-ji) towards Nonomiya Shrine (野宮神社), all the way up till the main road. This approximately 500m long path is chock-full of great photography spots. A spot not to be missed in Arashiyama.
