The Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama is likely one of the hottest spots in Kyoto. This was the second spot we awoke absurdly early for.

Once more, we took the primary prepare out in order that we might arrive earlier than dawn. There have been others on the identical early morning prepare, and we thought absolutely there aren’t that many devoted individuals who go earlier than the solar rises. Fallacious. As quickly because the prepare doorways opened, we noticed everybody decide up the tempo, beginning the unofficial race to the bamboo forest.

There have been 8-10 different folks already there capturing. Because it’s a single walkway, we turned buddies with the opposite photographers taking turns getting the photographs we needed. It was a well mannered crowd. If we needed to be in a shot, we requested and made certain everybody was pleased with their photographs. Although from time to time, somebody would arrange their tripod in entrance of the row of photographers.

When you’re in Arashiyama in the spring, additionally go to close to the Togetsukyo Bridge. We discovered many cherry timber planted at Nakanoshima Park alongside the river.

Guide a tour of the Arashiyama space right here or a motorbike tour in case you like using.

Getting Right here: Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sanin Line or Keifuku Arashiyama Line on the Keifuku Line