Only 30 minutes away from the downtown core of Kyoto, the Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most photographed places in Japan. The densely packed bamboo trees stretch up into the sky, creating a peaceful canopy and an otherworldly atmosphere. Wooden pathways wind their way through the trees, which create a unique rustling sound when they wind passes through them. The noise is so lovely that the Japanese government has recognized it as one of the "100 Soundscapes of Japan." The forest is always open and there is no admission fee, but the least busy times tend to be weekday mornings and evenings.
Togetsukyo, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8383, Kyoto Prefecture, Phone: +8-17-53-31-08-14