Natural Wonder · Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan.
Photo: mendhak via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kyoto, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 382 m |
| Coordinates | 35.0151° N, 135.6707° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is known for
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan.
About Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Osaka International Airport (ITM) |
| Distance from the airport | 20.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) · Osaka, Japan · 20.8 miles away
- Kobe Airport (UKB) · Kobe, Japan · 36.6 miles away
- Kansai International Airport (KIX) · Osaka, Japan · 47.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan.
Where is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove located?
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is in Kyoto, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.0151° N, 135.6707° E.
How do I get to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
The nearest town is Kyoto, and the nearest airport is Osaka International Airport (ITM), about 20.2 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arashiyama — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2859566 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.