Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A path of towering green stalks that creak and hiss in the wind west of the city.
How to reach it
A short day-trip from Kyoto — about 9 km from the station. Arrive in Kyoto via Hikari · 2h 40m.
- From the station
- 9 km
- Rail pass
- Japan Rail Pass
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Thousands of vermilion torii climb the wooded hillside behind the shrine.
Gion Tea Ceremony
Whisked matcha and sweets in a machiya townhouse in the geisha district.
Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion mirrored in its pond, each upper floor sheathed in gold leaf.
Kiyomizu-dera
A vast wooden veranda on stilts over a maple valley, with pilgrims sipping the sacred spring.
Nishiki Market
A narrow covered arcade of pickle barrels, skewered octopus and tofu doughnuts.
Nijō Castle
The shogun’s Kyoto palace, its "nightingale" floors chirping to betray intruders.
Philosopher’s Path
A canal-side walk under cherry trees linking Ginkaku-ji to the eastern temples.
Kyoto Railway Museum
Steam locomotives and Shinkansen trains trace Japan’s railway history, a two-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Other stops on the The Golden Route: Tokyo to Hiroshima
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove from Kyoto station?
- A short day-trip from Kyoto — about 9 km from the station. Arrive in Kyoto via Hikari · 2h 40m.
- Is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
- The train journey to Kyoto is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is free.
- What else is there to see near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
- Other sights in Kyoto include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion Tea Ceremony, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market.