Sagano Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan
Bamboo Forest, or Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists of several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.
Prior to 2015 there was a charge to access the area.The forest is not far from Tenryū-ji Temple, which is the location of Rinzai School, and the Nonomiya Shrine
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