Where exactly is the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest?
It is a road of about 400 metres running from Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso, just north of Tenryu-ji.
Open the Bamboo Grove in Google Maps
What are the ways in?
- The east end, by Nonomiya Shrine. The natural way in from JR Saga-Arashiyama and Randen Arashiyama stations.
- Tenryu-ji's north gate, halfway along. This is a gate into the temple garden, with its own ticket office. It keeps the garden's hours, and the path runs right past it.
- The west end, by Okochi Sanso. Torokko Arashiyama Station is close to this end, so it suits people arriving on the Sagano Romantic Train.
On five busy days in November 2026, Kyoto City is posting staff by Okochi Sanso to send walkers on toward Oku-Saga or Kameyama Park.
Common questions
- Where is the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest?
- In western Kyoto, on the north side of Tenryu-ji temple. Open it in Google Maps.
- Which end of the bamboo path is quieter?
- We do not know. Our estimate covers the path as a whole, and we have found no count of people at each end.
- Do I need a Tenryu-ji ticket to walk the path?
- No. The path is a public road. Tenryu-ji's north gate is on the path, but you only need a ticket to go into the garden.