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The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
Suwannee PayneThe Japanese have a long history with bamboo in their folklore, metaphorically linking a man's strength with this plant.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of the most popular attractions in Kyoto and is made up of numerous trails for visitors to enjoy. For the best photos, make sure to get here early in the morning as it gets crowded very quickly.
It's not just the beauty of the bamboo that attracts people. The Arashiyama bamboo forest is one of the 100 most beautiful soundscapes in Japan, which are designated by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. The sound of the rustling bamboo swaying in the wind is almost meditative.
If you walk along the main street of Arashiyama, you will also pass Tenryuji Temple, one of the most beautiful Zen temples in Kyoto. According to Japanese tradition, bamboo is a symbol of strength. Therefore, it often happens that a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine has a small bamboo grove on its premises to ward off evil.
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Sagatenryuji Tateishicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8375 (Map) (Directions)Hours
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