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Bamboo forest in Sagano

The Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or Sagano Bamboo Forest is a natural bamboo forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. It consists mostly of mōsō bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) and has several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.

Prior to 2015, there was a charge to access the forest.

The forest is not far from Tenryū-ji temple, which is the headquarters of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, and the Nonomiya Shrine.

Location

The Sagano Bamboo Forest is situated northwest of Kyoto, near the Tenryū-ji temple and the Nonomiya Shrine. It covers an area of 16 km (6.2 sq mi).

Climate

The region experiences unpredictable weather, with a cool climate and bright sunlight. The summers are short, hot, and mostly cloudy. The winters are cold, windy, and partly cloudy. It is also wet year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically ranges from 32 °F (0 °C) to 89 °F (32 °C). The summers last for approximately two months, from late June until mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 80 °F (27 °C). The winters last for approximately three months, from early December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 53 °F (12 °C).

In popular culture

In the 2014 Indian film Jilla, the song "Kandangi Kandangi", performed by actor Vijay alongside singer Shreya Ghoshal, includes a segment filmed at the Sagano Bamboo Forest.

References

  1. ^ Cripps, Karla (6 April 2018). "Sagano Bamboo Forest – a most enchanting grove". CNN. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  2. Sim, Walter (17 May 2018). "Bamboo trees in Kyoto's iconic Arashiyama forest defaced by tourists". The Straits Times. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. "Where is Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan on Map Lat Long Coordinates". latlong.net. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  4. Chibber, Kabir (14 November 2020). "Sagano Bamboo Forest Climate". Kabducation. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2022.

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