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A walkway runs beneath tall bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto.FREE PUBLIC PATH
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ASIA KYOTO · JAPAN

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove public path

A free public path through the bamboo grove in a busy district that also includes paid temples and gardens.

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What to expect

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a public walking lane in the Saga-Arashiyama district, near other well-known stops including Togetsukyo Bridge. The bamboo corridor is brief and narrow, so it works best as one part of a wider neighbourhood walk rather than a standalone long hike. Temples, gardens, transport and food nearby have their own prices and hours.

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