The thick green bamboo stalks seem to continue endlessly in every direction and there鈥檚 a strange quality to the light at this famous bamboo grove, which has become one of Kyoto's must-visit sights. It's most atmospheric on the approach to 艑k艒chi Sans艒 villa and you鈥檒l be unable to resist trying to take a few photos, but you might be disappointed with the results: photos just can鈥檛 capture the magic of the place.
The grove runs from outside the north gate of 罢别苍谤测奴-箩颈 to just below 艑k艒chi Sans艒, on the western edge of Kyoto. There is no entrance fee to enter. Visit early in the morning or on a week day to avoid crowds.