Sagano, located northwest of 'Arashiyama', is a historical place for the holiday homes and hermitages of the aristocrats in Kyoto in the Heian period in the 9th-12th century. This area is still dotted with the old villas and hermitages from those days. It is recommended to trace the vestiges back to those days while strolling on the pass along this bamboo grove. The picture shows 'Chikurin-no-michi' running from 'Nomiya Jinja' shrine to 'Okochi Sanso' villa.
With the refreshing fragrance of bamboos wafted by a breeze, as well as with the sunshine filtering through the branches of them, the pleasantness harmonizing with the surrounding nature can be felt.
It is better to visit here on weekdays or early in the morning, since this narrow pass gets packed with many sightseers on weekends.
Licensed tour guide/travel assistant,
Masahisa Takaki.
