Arashiyama and Bamboo Forest

Fresh air and panoramic beauty in Kyoto

Relinda Puspita Nov 23, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The beautiful bamboo forest at Arashiyama</p>

<p>Welcome! It's Arashiyama Hankyu Station in the afternoon</p>

<p>In front of Arashiyama Hankyu Station, you just need to go down to the North toward Togetsukyo</p>

<p>This area is passed by beautiful rivers</p>

<p>By the Katsura River, the local tourists are relaxing and enjoying the afternoon in Summer. Togetsukyo in the background is one of famous bridges in Arashiyama</p>

<p>View of Mount Arashiyama from Togetsukyo</p>

<p>Turning left from Togetsukyo, you can walk around on this road  </p>

<p>Feel the tranquility and peace of this place</p>

<p>Afternoon is a perfect time to get a view without the crowds.  </p>

<p>You can also enjoy the view by taking a boat at Katsura River</p>

<p>View of Arashiyama and Togetsukyo at dusk. Literally, Togetsukyo means a bridge to the moon. Now I understand why it's called like that.</p>

<p>The legendary bridge in Arashiyama: Togetsukyo</p>

Among all the attractions in Kyoto, Arashiyama is my favorite. The main reason is its beautiful scenery, but what else is there? Of course there is the well-known temple, Tenryu-ji, but I prefer to visit the famous bamboo forest.

Arashiyama means storm mountain and it is one of main destinations in Kyoto after Higashiyama, with Togetsukyo as its symbol. This bridge crosses the Katsura River. The scenery around Arashiyama is dominated by green in Summer. The mountains felt pleasant and soothing.

Many visitors come to Arashiyama to visit the bamboo forest. The beauty of this forest is known far and wide as a must visit place. It is so calming, you feel transported to another place walking through the bamboo groves. When the wind blows the green bamboo trees sway back and forth as if they are dancing and singing through their leaves and stalks. To reach Arashiyama and its bamboo forest, take a train on the Hankyu Line from Kawaramachi Station in Kyoto or Umeda station in Osaka. Enjoy the afternoon breeze by the Katsura River and immerse yourself with the peace of Japan.