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Japan: Kyoto – Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama

Date: 24th March, 2015

After an eventful day of activities yesterday, today was going to be just as hectic. I didn’t feel like leaving Kyoto without seeing some more attractions. And so I woke up early and set off for Arashiyama, a popular tourist town with lots to see and do.

Kyoto station morning rush Japan
Kyoto station was bustling
Kyoto station roof design Japan
I’ll have another post on Kyoto station’s unique architecture
Sagano line Kyoto station
To get to Arashiyama, I had to board a train on the Sagano line
JR train to Arashiyama from Kyoto station
That is the JR train I was going to board. Tickets cost ¥240 (₹120/$1.8/€1.7) for a one way trip to Arashiyama
Kyoto outskirts houses Japan
The journey from Kyoto city to Arashiyama by train takes about 20 minutes
Driving school training road Kyoto
This must be a driving school
Rail and piano museum Arashiyama Japan
Just outside Saga Arashiyama station is a museum showcasing rail memorabilia and pianos from the 19th century. Yes, you read that right 🙂
Arashiyama cycle map Kyoto Japan
Renting a bicycle is a popular way to get around Arashiyama
Bamboo forest sign Arasiyama Japan
I wanted to rent one but I knew I could only spend an afternoon in Arashiyama. So I decided to walk instead, not knowing how much I could cover by 2PM
Small house Arashiyama Japan
Love spotting these cute houses
Bamboo forest entrance Arashiyama Kyoto
The entrance to Bamboo Forest is a short 15 minute walk from Saga Arashiyama station. Just before entering, I felt like having a beef croquette which was being sold at a small stall (on the right).

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