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Muko Bamboo Path (Take no Michi) 竹の径
Quiet 2 km walking path through dense bamboo groves in Muko City, a calm alternative to crowded Arashiyama.
HoursOpen 24 hours
PriceFree
Getting thereTakenodai bus stop (from Hankyu Higashi-Muko Station)
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeEarly morning; spring bamboo-shoot season
AddressTeradocho, Muko, Kyoto 617-0002
About
Take no Michi winds for about 2 km through the bamboo forests of Muko, south-west of central Kyoto. The path is lined with eight styles of bamboo fencing, each in a different traditional design. It sees only a fraction of Arashiyama's crowds. Bamboo shoot farms in the area supply Kyoto's famous spring takenoko.
Highlights
- Dense bamboo groves
- Eight styles of traditional bamboo fences
- Few crowds
- Bamboo shoot season in spring
Tips
- Bus from Hankyu Higashi-Muko or JR Mukomachi to Takenodai
- Free and open all day
- Combine with a walk to Yoshimine-dera
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