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Arashiyama, Kyoto

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For centuries a source of respite and escape, Arashiyama offers a glimpse of natural beauty outside of Kyoto. The district has a variety of outdoor activities: visit the Japanese macaques in the monkey park, or take a rowboat out onto the lake. Don't miss the bamboo grove, a gentle uphill trail through densely packed stalks, ending at a historic imperial villa and its surrounding landscaped gardens. To find out how to plan a trip to Kyoto, use our trip itinerary maker.

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• By simonlw22

  Another highly congested tourist area, but the beautiful scenery is well worth it. Would recommend taking your hiking shoes as there are a few trails here.  more »

• By ShiningSchnee

  To be honest when we arrived here late afternoon, there were still a good crowd of people on the forest trail. But you could still enjoy the tranquility in the bamboo forest — everywhere around was...  more »

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• By bb8here

  A must if you're in Kyoto. The streets leading up to the bamboo grove are full of shops offering souvenirs and local delicacies. You can try some pretty interesting street snacks. The scenery is pretty amazing walking through the grove except I didn't think it's as thick as what all the pictures on the Web depict. Be prepared to spend half a day meandering through here to really enjoy the whole experience.

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• By Paddy Duarte

  Wonderful place to visit with lots of different walk ways to explore. I enjoyed walking around the well kept area for around 2 hours but I could have spent a bit longer as there were a lot of gardens and shrines in the area. It was a great adventure and I would highly recommend it

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