Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan
What to see at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and how to fit it into a Japan trip.
Quick answer
A tunnel of giant bamboo in western Kyoto that makes sound like nothing else on earth when the wind blows through — combine with the nearby Tenryu-ji garden and a boat ride on the Oi River for a perfect Kyoto morning.
Best season for Japan: March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage). Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A tunnel of giant bamboo in western Kyoto that makes sound like nothing else on earth when the wind blows through — combine with the nearby Tenryu-ji garden and a boat ride on the Oi River for a perfect Kyoto morning.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of 15 places we cover in Japan, and falls on day 4 of our 5-day Japan plan. A 5-day Japan trip from Mumbai costs about ₹87,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Japan
- Kyoto Temples & Geisha District
- Tokyo Metropolitan Experience
- Mount Fuji & Hakone
- Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
- Mount Fuji
- Tokyo Shibuya & Shinjuku
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
- Hiroshima & Miyajima Island
Questions about Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
What is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
A tunnel of giant bamboo in western Kyoto that makes sound like nothing else on earth when the wind blows through — combine with the nearby Tenryu-ji garden and a boat ride on the Oi River for a perfect Kyoto morning.
When is the best time to visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
Japan's best season is March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage), which is the best window for Arashiyama Bamboo Grove too.
How many days do I need in Japan to include Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Japan. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in a Japan package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to a Japan plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.