Arashiyama Bamboo

We checked out of the townhome, stopped at an inconveniently located but delicious bakery, and went to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. On the way we saw a lifesize Eva (Evangellion mech) from the train adding to the weeb quota. At the Arashiyama stop, we wandered through small shops to the bamboo forest where 40ft tall bamboo swayed above us. Bamboo is actually a variety of grass, which is more believable when you see a full picture of it; the small leaf patterns at the top does remind me of wildgrass, just huge. We went through a Zen garden that is considered to be the oldest existing Zen garden in Japan. The rock placement, koi in the pond, and small pockets of fall colors made the garden very tranquil. After that we headed towards the river section and grabbed a seat at a Cafe with excellent AC (really our only deciding factor). Fortunately, the drinks and food were as refreshing as the AC.Læs mere