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Bamboo Path (竹の径)

Flow of the course

About 50 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Learn about life in bamboo country through displays of bamboo varieties and bamboo craft

About this spot

A walking path edged with bamboo fences, running along the hills of Muko City. This area has long been a bamboo grove district producing fine bamboo shoots, and the groves that farmers have tended by hand form the scenery of the path itself. There are several kinds of bamboo fence, and comparing the different weaves as you walk is interesting for adults too. The bamboo blocks the sunlight, so even on a midsummer morning it stays cool along the path. Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park is right beside this path, so you can walk straight on into the grounds.

Tips

The surface is paved, but there are narrow sections, so take care when passing others with a stroller. There are no shops along the path, so prepare drinks in advance. Bamboo groves can have mosquitoes, so insect repellent makes it more comfortable. Walking it early lets you enjoy the cool hours before the sun climbs.