Field Route
Bamboo Grove to Okochi Sanso route
The garden sits at the north end of the Arashiyama bamboo route, which makes it a natural second act after the most photographed lane in the district.
Route Parameters
25-45 min
Early morning
Route Plan Breakdown
01
Start from Tenryu-ji or the central bamboo path before tour groups fully arrive.
02
Walk north through the bamboo grove instead of doubling back.
03
Enter Okochi Sanso and slow down on the first garden path.
04
Save wide photos for the garden, not only the bamboo lane.