Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (solo trip)

A stunning and serene experience to absolutely see, despite the crowds you’re sure to bump into. If you can, go early in the morning like we did and you’ll get a much more intimate ALMOST crowd free experience. As time went on, more and more people poured in, even by 9AM. We enjoyed picking a bench and just breathing in the fresh air and admiring how towering the bamboo was. Don’t let the crowds c...

The Forest is beautiful, the nature is stunning and the scenic views are insane. I would definitely recommend going to the "other" forest that's inside the bamboo forest, you do have to pay, but it's not that much and definitely worth it. The views are amazing and the cute little houses are also very cool. The only negative thing I have to say is that it can be very crowded, but that doesn't take ...

We took the "romantic" train to visit the forest and temples. Yes it's crowded but honestly so worth it! Eventually the crowd decreases and you can enjoy the various gardens and temples. The town nearby has many shops and restaurants that are definitely worth your time as well!

I visited the bamboo forest on a regular day (not a holiday or weekend), and while the beauty of the towering bamboo is absolutely worth seeing, be prepared for a lot of people. The path through the grove is stunning—peaceful in theory—but hard to fully enjoy with the constant crowd. It’s still magical to walk beneath the swaying green stalks and hear the rustling leaves, but if you’re hoping for...

Beautiful but Busy — Get There Early! The bamboo forest was absolutely beautiful, but as many have mentioned, it does get very crowded. What surprised us, though, is that the bamboo grove is actually just a small part of a much larger, stunning park. If you’re an early riser, it’s definitely worth heading there first thing in the morning to enjoy the peaceful surroundings before the crowds arriv...