# How do I get to Okochi Sanso Garden from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station?

**Category:** Access, Trains & Parking
**Verified:** 2026-05-26
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## Quick answer

Walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station through the bamboo grove trail.

## Detailed answer

From JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, walk towards the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Continue on the pedestrian path through the bamboo forest, and Okochi Sanso Garden will be at the end of this trail. The walk is approximately 20-25 minutes. Be prepared for a serene but potentially crowded path, especially during peak tourist seasons. The garden is a peaceful retreat at the end of this scenic walk.  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.  Visitors to Arashiyama typically allocate 45 to 90 minutes to fully experience the stroll paths, viewpoints, and the tea pavilion.

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