Bamboo walkway — Attraction in Kyoto

I love this bamboo forest. Along the path there are different temples to visit. I think it feels magical being inside the shaded path from the bamboo stalks looming overhead. It is well kept and peaceful and hopefully everyone will do their part to keep it that way. There aren’t places to sit that I saw but if you walk to some of the temples you may come across vending machines and garbage cans. This is my second time visiting and I still haven’t seen it all. I didn’t see any dogs or bikes and don’t know if they are allowed on the path. We did see some people being carried through the forest though which...

A few days ago, I specifically came here to check it off my list. I quickly walked in, snapped a few photos to prove I had "been there," and then rushed out. 😂 The crowd was overwhelming—it took quite some time just to get in and out. If you're hoping to capture an empty scene, it's almost impossible.

If you're not particularly interested in the atmosphere, you might find it a bit "overhyped." However, for photography lovers or first-time visitors to Kyoto, it’s still worth a visit. I’d recommend pairing it with nearby attractions like Tenryu-ji Temple or Togetsukyo Bridge to make the trip...

I've been here before when it wasn't so crowded, and when the inner areas were open for us to walk. At that time definitely a five star walk. I didn't do a review then and now only the walkway is open for walking and it seems the inner part is restricted to paid rickshaws. Getting quite commercialized. The views are still great if you get the right angles :-) but tough to give it such a high rating now. But there is a good reason why it's so crowded and everybody is taking photos and wefies, etc. It's still...