Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum0.5 hours
Recommended2 hours
Maximum3 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeFree access 24/7. Tenryu-ji Temple nearby: 500 JPY. Best at sunrise. Kimono rental nearby
Crowd Level
Very high — crowdsHow to Get There
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station (15 min from Kyoto), then 10 min walk. Or scenic Randen tram to Arashiyama Station.
Facilities & Services
restrooms
shops
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 202624 hours
Note
Open 24/7. Best at dawn (6-8am) or dusk. Lit up during Hanatouro festival (December).
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arrive before 8am for empty photos - after 9am it's packed. The main path is only 500m - explore side paths too. Combine with Tenryu-ji Temple, Monkey Park, and Togetsukyo Bridge. Rent a bicycle!
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station (15 min from Kyoto), then 10 min walk. Or scenic Randen tram to Arashiyama Station.
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Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
3°
3°71%1 м/с
Today
12°1°
12°1°Tomorrow7°2°
7°2°Thu11°-1°
11°-1°Fri13°5°
13°5°Sat13°4°
13°4°Sun10°1°
10°1°Mon12°0°
12°0°6°
0°Jan
7°
0°Feb
11°
2°Mar
17°
7°Apr
23°
12°May
25°
17°Jun
29°
21°Jul
31°
22°Aug
26°
18°Sep
21°
13°Oct
15°
7°Nov
8°
2°Dec
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