Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Overrated? Or worth it? . This is one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist attractions and we visited last spring to see if it’s worth the hype. While, yes, the crowds can be a lot, we also discovered some more under-the-radar attractions nearby that make this area totally worth visiting. Here are some of the area’s highlights featured in the video: . 📍Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 📍Okochi Sanso Garden 📍Arashiyama Park Observation Deck 📍@hosinoya.official (hotel) . #kyoto #japan #visitjapan #japantravels #discoverjapan #japanrevealed #japantravelphotos #amazingjapan #summerdays #beautifuldestinations #travelshots #lonelyplanet #stayandwander #traveldeeper #lifeofadventure