Bamboo Forest, Kyoto

Name: Bamboo Forest
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#141 among attractions in Kyoto

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Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists mostly of Moso Bamboo and consists of several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°0'34"N, 135°40'0"E

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Bamboo Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tenryū-ji, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Ōkōchi Sansō, Matsunoo Taisha.

0.6 miNE
Zen temple in a scenic, tranquil setting
Tenryū-ji, Kyoto
16 min walk • Tenryū-ji is a serene oasis nestled in the heart of Arashiyama, a scenic district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1339 by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji, this historic temple serves as the head temple of the Tenryū branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
0.5 miE
Park, Zoo, View point
Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto
12 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, lies the Iwatayama Monkey Park, a unique wildlife reserve that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors. This park is home to a troop of over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys, also known...
0.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Museum, History museum
Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto
15 min walk • Ōkōchi Sansō is the former home and garden of the Japanese jidaigeki actor Denjirō Ōkōchi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is open to the public for an admission fee and is known for its gardens and views of the Kyoto area. Several of the buildings are recorded as cultural properties by the national government.
1.2 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Matsunoo Taisha, Kyoto
31 min walk • Matsunoo Taisha, formerly Matsunoo Jinja, is a Shinto shrine located at the far western end of Shijō Street, approximately 1.3 kilometers south of the Arashiyama district of Kyoto. It is home to a spring at the base of the mountain, Arashiyama, that is believed to be blessed.
1.2 miN
Temple known for its memorial statues
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
31 min walk • Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen altered it to the present Nenbutsuji.
0.7 miNE
Storied Shinto shrine to marriage
Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto
18 min walk • Nonomiya Shrine, or the Shrine in the Country, is a Shinto shrine in the Arashiyama district on the west side of the city of Kyoto in Kyoto prefecture, Japan, close to its bamboo forest.
1.6 miSE
Buddhist temple with famed moss garden
Saihō-ji, Kyoto
41 min walk • Saihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsuo, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera", meaning "moss temple", while the formal name is "Kōinzan Saihō-ji".
0.8 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nison-in, Kyoto
21 min walk • Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nison-kyō-in Keidai-ji. The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season.
1.1 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Seiryō-ji, Kyoto
27 min walk • Seiryō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Saga district of Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is also known as Saga Shaka-dō. It is devoted to the practice of Yuzu Nembutsu. Initially, the temple belonged to the Kegon sect; then it became a Pure Land temple. The honzon is an image of Gautama Buddha.
0.6 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hōrin-ji, Kyoto
15 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The honorary sangō prefix is Chifuku-san. The temple is said to have been constructed by Gyōki in 713 AD, and was originally named Kadonoi-dera.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Shigureden, Kyoto
13 min walk • Shigureden is a museum in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, centered on the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu anthology of waka poems compiled by Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century. The museum was founded by former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi, who invested more than $20 million in the facility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bamboo Forest?

Nearby attractions include Arashiyama, Kyoto (12 min walk), Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto (12 min walk), Shigureden, Kyoto (13 min walk), Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto (15 min walk).

How to get to Bamboo Forest by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bamboo Forest:

Train

Torokko Arashiyama (15 min walk)
Arashiyama (22 min walk)

Bus

Arashiyama Park • Lines: 62, 63, 66, 72, 73, 76, 83, 86, 92, 94 (17 min walk)
嵐山天龍寺前 • Lines: 62, 67, 72, 77, 92, 94 (19 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅3番線 (20 min walk)
嵐山駅2番線 • Lines: A (20 min walk)