Tenryu-ji Temple and Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama - Helpful Travel Guide for Kyoto Visitors


Tenryuji temple (天龍寺) and famous Sagano Bamboo Grove is located in Kyoto's Arashiyama district.

Tenryuji temple is one of the most important temples of Kyoto's five great Zen temples.

Tenryuji temple complex is also registered as a world heritage site.

Tenryu-ji is the head temple of its own school within the Rinzai Zen sect of Japanese Buddhism.

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of the most photographed sights in Kyoto.

This Bamboo Grove also called Sugano Bamboo Forest is located little north to Tenryu-ji temple entrance in Kyoto's Arashiyama district.

More useful information below in this Tenryuji and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove travel guide for visitors to Kyoto, Japan.

 

Address

 

Tenryu-ji Temple : ６８ Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan

Tenryu-Ji Address in Japanese: 右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68

Tenryu-Ji Admission and Hours

Tenryu-Ji Entrance Fee :

At Temple - Admission to grounds: Free,

Hodo: 500 Yen/ adult


Tenryu-Ji Hours :

October 21st - March 20th : 8:30am-5:00pm

March 21st - October 20th : 8:30am-5:30pm

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Admission Fee :

FREE

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Hours :

OPEN 24 Hours (Daily) for 365 Days

 

Getting to Arashiyama in Kyoto to visit Tenryuji and Bamboo Grove

 

From JR Kyoto Station to Arashiyama :

- Take JR Sagano line to Saga Arashiyama Station from Kyoto Station

- Exit station and follow signs to Tenryuji or Bamboo Grove (Entrance next to each other)

- Takes about 15-20 minutes (by walk) from Saga Arashiyama Station

Or


- If taking Keifuku Densetsu (Arashiyama line) get off at Arashiyama Station

- 2 minutes walk from Arashiyama Station

For more information visit the Arashiyama Access website of Kyoto.

 

Recommendation

 

• Tenryu-ji is an active temple and many people come to pray so please be respectful when visiting.

• Wear good shoes and bring water as you will be walking a lot

• Best to pair visit to Tenryu-ji temple with Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama

 

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