ARASHIYAMA KOEN (PARK) - PART TWO

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Here are some interesting facts gathered from the internet about Arashiyama Koen:

(1) This place is one of the most popular spots for cherry blossoms/sakura viewing in Spring.

(2) Arashiyama Koen also offers spectacular view during Autumn when all the leaves turn red.

I could not find much information about this park actually as it focuses on the picturesque scenery most of the time. :)

There are other tourist attractions in Arashiyama but we had only till afternoon to stay there. I guess I would need to stay longer when I visit Kyoto next time.

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ARASHIYAMA KOEN (PARK) - PART ONE

20th March 2017 ~ The exit connected the Arasghiyama Bamboo Groove to Arashiyama Koen. First we saw trees without leaves but the weather was pleasant so we could still sit under one and ate our food comfortably.

breakfast Japanese style

Then there was this one section which was filled with Sakura (cherry blossom) trees with their budding flowers in early spring. Just imagine how this place would turn out when all the flowers were in full bloom.

There were actually other foreigners/tourists busy taking photographs at this area too.

After that we were led to this walkway along a river. Surprisingly there not many people at this area, if compared to the Bamboo Groove.

TO BE CONTINUED IN PART TWO ...

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THE BAMBOO GROVE OF ARASHIYAMA

20th MARCH 2017 ~ On the second day in Kyoto, we went to visit one of the most photographed places - the Bamboo Grove of Arashiyama. People came here but to see the bamboo trees, of all the things in the world.

The bus stopped by the roadside and visitors would have to walk to the entrance of the walkway between the bamboo grove.

a graveyard

It was a Monday but a public holiday in Japan. There were already many people at that place even though we were there quite early. There could be a bigger crowd later in the afternoon, I supposed.

It was quite impossible to get yourself photographed without people standing in the background. So we had to be happy with our effort to find the best angles for the shots.

Where did all these people come from?

I just wonder if the bamboo strips from here are used to make angklung (the Indonesian musical instrument), would they produce beautiful music too?

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