{"id":7373,"date":"2019-03-29T07:57:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T06:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=7373"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:51:29","slug":"arashiyama-bamboo-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/arashiyama-bamboo-forest","title":{"rendered":"Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and District in Kyoto: Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the foot of the \u201cStorm Mountains\u201d in the <strong>northwest of the city of Kyoto<\/strong>, this world-famous, seemingly endless forest of swaying bamboo boughs is perfect for a relaxing retreat to nature during a stay in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The Arashiyama bamboo grove is <strong>open 24\/7 and admission is free<\/strong>. The surrounding Arashiyama district, known for unique fishing methods which involve using trained cormorant birds, is also well worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Its main street and Togetsu-kyo Bridge have been called a \u201ctourist circus,\u201d but beyond this thoroughfare, <strong>Arashiyama offers an authentic and unforgettable Japanese experience<\/strong>. Read on to discover how the bamboo forest is just the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>This sightseeing district makes for an incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/day-trips-kyoto\">day trip from Kyoto<\/a>. From lush forests to <strong>cherry blossoms<\/strong> to vibrant <strong>autumn <em>koyo <\/em>colors<\/strong>, Arashiyama is a visual delight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Arashiyama_Bamboo_Forest\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Arashiyama Bamboo Forest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Arashiyama_Bamboo_Forest_From_Kyoto_Station\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to get to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest From Kyoto Station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Iwatayama_Monkey_Park\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Iwatayama Monkey Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kameyama-koen_Park\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Kameyama-k\u014den Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Arashiyama_Ryokans\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Arashiyama Ryokans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Arashiyama_Temples\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Arashiyama Temples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Arashiyama_Bamboo_Forest\">Arashiyama Bamboo Forest<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arashiyama\u2019s Sagano Bamboo Forest, or Bamboo Grove, is both locally famous and world-renowned. Visitors can stroll <strong>paths lined with endless rows of towering bamboo<\/strong>. The experience has been described as other-worldly, serene, and dreamlike.<\/p>\n<p>The sound of the rustling bamboo within this forest has been named one of the \u201c100 Soundscapes of Japan\u201d by the Japanese Ministry of Environment. Together with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fushimi-inari-taisha-shrine\">Fushimi Inari<\/a> and the Kinkaku-ji, it offers <strong>a Kyoto experience not to be missed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The bamboo grove is open <strong>24 hours a day<\/strong> and boasts <strong>no entrance fee<\/strong>, so during peak season, it is recommended that you visit before 9 am or in the evening.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Arashiyama_Bamboo_Forest_From_Kyoto_Station\">How to get to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest From Kyoto Station<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to get to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\">Kyoto Station<\/a> is to take the <strong>JR Sagano Line (San-in Main Line)<\/strong>, included in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/\">JR Pass<\/a>, to Saga-Arashiyama Station. The journey takes about 11 minutes by rapid service or 17 minutes by local train.<\/p>\n<p>Local train stops include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station<\/li>\n<li>Tambaguchi Station<\/li>\n<li>Nijo Station (near Nijo Castle)<\/li>\n<li>Emmachi Station (connection to the 102 bus to Kinkaku-ji)<\/li>\n<li>Hanazono Station<\/li>\n<li>Uzumasa Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, you can take a bus, which departs approximately every 7 minutes. Alternatively, you can <strong>walk about 15 minutes to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/strong>. Keep in mind that trains departing from the Hankyu Arashiyama Station are not covered by the JR Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Next to the station is the red-brick building of <strong>Saga Torokko Station<\/strong>, from where you can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sagano-romantic-train\">Sagano Scenic Railway<\/a>. This romantic train passes a gorge offering a lovely view along the Hozu River.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited train travel in Japan<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The JR Pass gives you unlimited access to transportation all around Japan for 7, 14, or 21 days, including Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p>A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Arashiyama is an immersive experience that offers something for everyone<\/strong> &#8211; from outdoor adventures to somber temples to relaxing getaways. Below are a few of our favorite attractions that Arashiyama has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1IPZVj83jN6Raj9OQvoJzCXeyxYmcEFWc\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Iwatayama_Monkey_Park\">Iwatayama Monkey Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/iwatayama-monkey-park-e1553698758328.jpg\" alt=\"Iwatayama Monkey Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan travel guides often feature images of <strong>Japanese macaques<\/strong>, a large species of monkey, lounging in winter hot springs. At the Iwatayama Monkey Park (also known as Arashiyama Monkey Park), <strong>you can view these animals up close and personal<\/strong>. You can even feed them peanuts and fruit in a designated area.<\/p>\n<p>Cross the <strong>Tsutenkyo Bridge<\/strong>, another famous landmark, to reach the Iwatayama Monkey Park. From the ticket booth, you will hike for about 20 minutes along a winding path of both natural materials and concrete stairs to reach the lair of the monkeys.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is <strong>\u00a5800 for adults aged 16 and over and \u00a5400 for children aged 4 to 15<\/strong>; children aged 3 and under enter free. Entry hours are 9 am to 4 pm, with the summit open until 4:30 pm. The park is closed on January 1 and may also close on irregular dates, in bad weather, or earlier if the monkeys return to the mountain.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kameyama-koen_Park\">Kameyama-k\u014den Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/arashiyama-river-boat-e1553699010909.jpg\" alt=\"Boat by Arashiyama river\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the end of the bamboo forest, you can get away from the crowds and reach the <strong>magnificent views<\/strong> of Kameyama-koen.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>hilltop park<\/strong>, next to the river, it\u2019s particularly attractive during the <strong>cherry-blossom and autumn foliage seasons.<\/strong> Look out for monkeys, which sometimes descend from the hills to pick fruit.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Arashiyama_Ryokans\">Arashiyama Ryokans<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staying in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-ryokans-in-japan\">ryokan<\/a> \u2013 a traditional Japanese inn \u2013 is a sublime way of getting in touch with <strong>authentic Japanese culture<\/strong>. Hanaikada, next to Togetsukyo Bridge, offers an authentic experience.<\/p>\n<p>Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-onsen-in-japan\">onsen<\/a> baths use <strong>100% Arashiyama Onsen water<\/strong>. A private rooftop open-air bath is also available for \u00a52,200 per group for 40 minutes, with a reservation required.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Arashiyama_Temples\">Arashiyama Temples<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8195\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tenryu-ji-kioto-e1558442624921.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The garden at Tenryu-Ji Temple dates from the 14th century<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tenryu-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk from Randen Arashiyama Station and about a 13-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">World Heritage Site<\/a> has a <strong>garden entrance fee of \u00a5500 for high school students and older<\/strong>, \u00a5300 for elementary and middle school students, and free admission for preschool children.<\/p>\n<p>Admission to the temple buildings <strong>costs an additional \u00a5300<\/strong>. Tenryu-ji is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 4:50 pm, and offers spectacular autumn colors. The Zen temple grounds house the entrance to the bamboo grove, a symbol of strength thought to ward off evil.<\/p>\n<p>Other temples in the area include the Tendai sect Buddhist <strong>Nison-in Temple<\/strong>, the <strong>Jojako-ji Temple<\/strong>, the thatch-roofed <strong>Gio-ji Temple<\/strong>, and the many-statued <strong>Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also visit the <strong>Okochi Sanso Villa<\/strong>, home of the late silent movie actor Denjiro Okochi. The villa and gardens cover almost 20.000 square meters, including spectacular gardens and magnificent views of Kyoto city and the Hozu river.<\/p>\n<p>A trip to Arashiyama is like taking an excursion to another world &#8211; a simpler, more peaceful time. If you\u2019re ready to relax and recharge, book your JR Pass and start planning your next Japan vacation today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the foot of the \u201cStorm Mountains\u201d in the northwest of the city of Kyoto, this world-famous, seemingly endless forest of swaying bamboo boughs is perfect for a relaxing retreat to nature during a stay in Japan. The Arashiyama bamboo grove is open 24\/7 and admission is free. 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