Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Bamboo forestJapan

CountryJapan

Area0.16 km2

TypeBamboo forest

Key SpeciesJapanese macaque, bamboo species

About Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of towering bamboo in Kyoto. The bamboo can grow 20 m tall. The sound of wind through bamboo is one of Japans 100 soundscapes. A popular tourist destination since the 8th century. The bamboo is harvested for crafts.

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