Bamboo Forest, Japan

Bamboo Forest, Japan

Arashiyama is famous for its Sagano Romantic Train ride, whether during Spring for its cherry blossoms or Autumn for the brilliant colors of its maple leaves.  It is also renowned for its landmark Bridge, Togetsukyo which is used in many tourist promotion photos. However, there is another place that stands out and is equally as charming. This place is the Bamboo forest paths which are over 500 meters long, set between Tenryuji temple and Nonomiya Shrine.



Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama, a district on the west outskirts of Kyoto,  Japan.
Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most amazing natural sites in Japan.
One of the most interesting facts about Sagano Bamboo Forest is the sound which the wind makes while it blows amongst the bamboo. Amazingly enough, this sound has been voted on as one of the “one hundred must-be-preserved sounds of Japan” by the Japanese government.
As mentioned he Sagano Bamboo Forest is not too far from Kyoto’s main streets – (30 minutes by train).
Another interesting fact –  the railing on the sides of the road is composed out of old, dry and fallen parts of bamboo.