Arashiyama Tsukitouro Bamboo Light-up 2026

Dates & time: September 30, 2026 (Wed) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 18:00–21:00 (last entry 20:40)
Price & booking: Same-day ticket 1,500 yen (cash only), online ticket 2,000 yen, free for ages 12 and under. No disability discount Advance tickets (2,000 yen) are sold online only through JR Central's EX Tabisaki Yoyaku, which has an English page but requires an EX service membership. An advance ticket guarantees entry and lets you skip the same-day ticket line, though you may still queue at the entrance. Same-day tickets (1,500 yen, cash only) go on sale at 17:50 every day at the booth inside the bamboo path, beside the Daidokoro-zaka slope. Every date sold out last year and the booth gets crowded, so arrive with time to spare.
Venue & access: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path About 8 minutes' walk from Randen Arashiyama Station, or about 11 minutes from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station (Sagano Line). Come by public transport.

There are 4 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An evening light-up of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path, held nightly from 18:00 between September 30 and November 8. Besides the lit path itself, there is a roughly 30 m corridor hung with 1,500 woven bamboo balls and a section of grove wrapped in mist. Every date sold out at the first edition last year, and this year the event area has been expanded. The grove that is shoulder to shoulder by day becomes a walk through lantern light and bamboo shadows, which suits anyone who wants a quieter Arashiyama after dark or night photos of the bamboo.

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Arashiyama Tsukitouro Bamboo Light-up 2026 1

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Arashiyama Tsukitouro Bamboo Light-up 2026 2

画像出典: PR TIMES（東海旅客鉄道株式会社）

NOTE

Paid areas:

Visit Venue 1 first, then Venue 2. No re-entry to either
Venue 1 is paved; Venue 2 is an unpaved natural path (strollers and wheelchairs at your own judgement)

Highlights:

The lit bamboo path
A roughly 30 m bamboo corridor decorated with 1,500 bamboo balls
A section of grove wrapped in mist

Not allowed:

Live streaming, drones, tripods (in the paid areas)
Cosplay costumes (including during Halloween)
Eating and drinking in the venue

※Cancellations are announced on the official website and Instagram (@blayn_inc)

Night View Photo Spots Sightseeing Date Culture Art

出典: PR TIMES（東海旅客鉄道株式会社）

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FAQ

Should I buy the advance ticket or the same-day ticket?

The advance ticket (2,000 yen) guarantees entry and skips the same-day ticket line, although there may still be a queue at the entrance. The same-day ticket (1,500 yen) is cash only, goes on sale on site at 17:50 each day and can sell out. If your evening in Arashiyama is fixed, the advance ticket is the safer choice.

How do I get there from Kyoto Station?

Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, then walk about 11 minutes (0.75 km). By bus, city bus No. 28 (bound for Daikakuji) from Kyoto Station takes about 52 minutes to the Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae stop.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain or snow. It is cancelled in downpours, when weather warnings are issued, or for other safety reasons. Cancellations are posted on the official website and Instagram.

Can I buy tickets on the day?

Yes. Same-day tickets cost 1,500 yen and go on sale at 17:50 daily at the booth inside the bamboo path, cash only. Online advance tickets are sold only through JR Central's EX Tabisaki Yoyaku.

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are not allowed in the paid areas, even in a carrier bag or pet cart.

Do children need tickets?

Children aged 12 and under enter free. Venue 2 is an unpaved natural path, so decide on the spot whether to take a stroller through.