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Green bamboos grow up to create a canopy on this trail. A beloved spot in Kyoto.
The delightful scenery attracted noble families and poets who built their homes in Sagano. Sagano bamboo trail spans about 400m (437 yards) from Nonomiya Shrine, via Tenryuji Temple’s north gate to Okochi Sanso cottage.
Green bamboos shoot up to the sky. The beautiful scene is often in travel magazines, TV shows, and ads, known as Kyoto’s famous landscape. The trees grow straight up and the tops bend over, creating a bamboo tunnel.
Take your time in the dancing sunbeams and the sound of rustling leaves on the tranquil path and leave your hustle-bustle behind. From Tenryuji Temple’s north gate to Okawachi Sanso cottage, a slight slope goes up. You can gaze down at the bamboo grove from the top of the slope, which is a popular photo spot.
There is a rickshaw path without a fence. Stop a rickshaw and try a ride.
Every December, during the Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro, the bamboo grove and the surrounding area are lighted up into a dreamy world. Temples in the neighborhood are open for your visit as well during this festival.
Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail, Kyoto’s famous landscape. Photo Credit: kyoto media support center
Along the trail, tens of thousands of bamboo grows.
Every December, Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro, a light-up event takes place.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
In Arashiyama, Kyoto, what I was looking forward to most was walking along the Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail. Towering bamboo stretches along both sides, with sunlight filtering through the leaves. Walking through it really feels like suddenly entering another world. Although there are quite a few visitors, the overall atmosphere is still very pleasant.
Strolling slowly along the path, looking up at the dense bamboo, you can hear the leaves rustling when the wind blows. The scenery is really beautiful. The iconic section of the bamboo trail is especially great for taking photos, and every angle has a distinctly Kyoto feel.
After actually walking through it, I felt that this is more than just a photo spot. It’s also a great place to slow down. I recommend coming earlier, when there are relatively fewer people and it’s easier to take photos.
If you’re planning a day trip to Arashiyama, the Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail is definitely worth adding to your itinerary. Visit it together with Tenryuji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge, and a leisurely walk around the area will let you experience the classic atmosphere of Kyoto.
One of the places I was most looking forward to visiting in Arashiyama, Kyoto, was this bamboo grove filled with Japanese charm. As I walked along the bamboo path, I was surrounded by towering green bamboo, with sunlight filtering through the leaves. The entire path felt peaceful and dreamlike.
Although this is a very popular attraction in Kyoto and there are always plenty of visitors, walking deeper into the grove still lets you experience Arashiyama’s unique atmosphere. Along the way, you can also see rickshaws weaving through the bamboo as the drivers pull their passengers and introduce the scenery. Sometimes they even take guests along routes accessible only by rickshaw, which really adds to the travel atmosphere. I also stopped by Nonomiya Shrine deep in the grove. Although the shrine is small, it has a long history and is famous for prayers for good relationships.
This time in Arashiyama, I wasn’t rushing through an itinerary. I simply strolled slowly through the bamboo grove, took photos, and enjoyed one of Kyoto’s most classic views.
One of the most iconic attractions in Arashiyama, Kyoto. As you enter the towering bamboo grove, lush green bamboo rises on both sides, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, giving the entire path a peaceful, dreamlike atmosphere. Walking through the grove in person, the rustling sound of bamboo leaves in the wind is especially soothing, and the scenery is completely different from Kyoto's ancient temples and traditional streets.
I rented a bike and slowly rode with friends along the winding path deep into the bamboo grove. On both sides, tall, straight bamboo stalks reached toward the sky, while dense bamboo leaves intertwined to form a natural green tunnel. Sunlight filtered through the gaps, casting dappled patterns on the ground. As we rode through, cool breezes blew toward us, and the midsummer heat seemed to fade away without us even noticing.
We also saw a few kids on summer vacation near the bamboo grove, carefully catching and observing insects as if they were conducting an interesting field study!
My first time in Arashiyama, Kyoto. There were so many international tourists, and they were also very kind about helping us take photos. The lush bamboo grove covered the entire sky and was truly spectacular, making me feel very relaxed.
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