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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

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    September 23, 2025

    Hiking

    A very nice experience... if you get there very early. Then you won't have a horde of self-absorbed influencers trying to take their hundredth picture.
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    May 31, 2018

    Hiking

    The bamboo grove Arashiyama is one of the most photographed sights of Kyoto.

    Since the place is very popular, it is almost impossible to take pictures without tourists being in the picture. You should therefore avoid coming on weekends or public holidays and prefer to appear as early or late as possible. There are no opening hours, access is possible at any time.

    10 minutes walk from Saga Arashiyama Station, JR Sagano line
    15 minutes walk from Arashiyama station, Henkyu railway station
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    December 10, 2019

    Hiking

    There is no entry fee and it is open 24/7. That is one of the reasons it is so popular with tourists. Maybe don't even try to get a good photo (it will have other people on it) and just enjoy it with your own eyes.

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    1. Togetsukyo Bridge – Arashiyama Bamboo Grove loop from 嵐電嵯峨

    11.8km

    03:23

    270m

    270m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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