Bamboo grove path

A tasteful walking course with Moso-chiku covering both sides

A 200 meter long bamboo covered path between Okochi Sanso Villa and Nonomiya Shrine. It is not clear when the bamboo started to grow, but it is assumed to have been around during the Heian period when there were villas for nobles. When the wind blows, bamboo leaves rub against each other, producing a smooth, refreshing sound.

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  There are tens of thousands of moso bamboo trees that represent Kyoto, and you can feel cool in summer.