The bamboo path
Stems that hide the sky.
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A footpath through a dense forest of tall bamboo in the Sagano area of Arashiyama, on the western edge of Kyoto, also known as the Sagano Bamboo Forest. Arashiyama as a whole is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty. Green bamboo stems rise on both sides of the path until they almost hide the sky, light filters between them, and they rustle in the wind. A low fence of dried bamboo branches lines the way. The grove lies beside Tenryū-ji temple, connected to it through the temple's north gate, and many visitors combine the two with the famous Togetsukyō bridge over the Ōi River and the monkey park on the hill. Entry is free and the path is always open, but it gets very crowded by day, so early morning before 8:00 is the best time for calm and photos. Trains run to Arashiyama and Saga-Arashiyama stations. Do not touch or carve the bamboo.
Stems that hide the sky.
The sound of the grove.
Close by.
Sagano, Arashiyama, western Kyoto
Early morning before 8:00, as the path gets very crowded by day. Entry is free, it is always open, and it combines easily with neighbouring Tenryū-ji.
