Winter
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Winter
While Kyoto in winter can be biting cold, it can also be incredibly beautiful, especially the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest!
The best time to visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in winter is early morning just after a fresh snowfall, when the landscape is pristine, untouched and white, and snow and ice cling to the bamboo stalks..
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A study in contrasts, with the green bamboo stalks muted by a frosty covering of snow and ice, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is serene and peaceful.
The bustling tourist traffic on the trail is virtually non-existent in winter, and you can enjoy nature at its fullest!
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Dress warm and in layers, and leave a bit of time to view the Tenryu-ji Temple gardens that are particularly stunning in winter, with the snow and ice accentuating the stark simplicity of the rock gardens!
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If you’re feeling strong enough to brave the cold, then head to Arashiyama Yoshimura!
Enjoy a bowl of delicious, steaming soba noodles while taking in the stunning views of the Togetsu-kyo Bridge, the snow-covered Arashiyama mountains in the background and a partially frozen Katsura river just across.
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