Two Bamboo Forests in Kyoto: Crowded vs Quiet Planning a trip to Japan and picturing Kyoto’s bamboo forests usually leads to one famous location. The popular Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is visually striking but often crowded, especially during the day. A short distance away, Adashino Nenbutsu-ji offers a calmer bamboo path where the experience feels more peaceful. Both show different sides of Kyoto, depending on the atmosphere you prefer. 🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Kyoto’s most famous bamboo forest