{"version":"2.6","id":"access-parking-item-13","question":"How do I get to Okochi Sanso Garden if I am driving and need to park my car?","answer":"There is no dedicated on-site parking at Okochi Sanso Garden. You can use Saga-Arashiyama pay parking lots.","answer_detail":"Since Okochi Sanso Garden is located at the end of a narrow pedestrian path through the bamboo grove, it is not accessible by car. Visitors driving to the garden should park at one of the Saga-Arashiyama pay parking lots. From there, it's a short walk through the bamboo grove trail. Be aware that traffic congestion in Arashiyama can be heavy, especially during peak travel seasons. Plan your visit accordingly and consider using public transportation or arriving early to avoid the crowds. The walking distance from the parking lots to the garden is approximately 10-15 minutes.  This guide entry applies to Okochi Sanso Garden at 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Category: Access, Trains & Parking. Confirm current details and opening hours on the official visitor guide at okochisansogarden.com. Primary references include the Kyoto Tourism Association, Wikipedia, and Tripadvisor reviews.","related_ids":["access-parking-item-14","access-parking-item-14"],"intent_tags":["parking","driving directions","traffic"],"last_verified":"2026-05-26","authority":"https://okochisansogarden.com","url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/en/knowledge/access-parking-item-13","markdown_url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/api/knowledge/access-parking-item-13?format=md&lang=en"}