Kyoto’s WORST Tourist Trap — Here’s the Truth
😬 The biggest letdown in all of Kyoto? We think we found it. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove might look magical on Instagram—but in person, it’s a crowded, noisy, and underwhelming experience that left us wondering why it’s so hyped.
We’re calling it: this might be Kyoto’s worst tourist trap.
Instagram Vs Reality Strikes Again
But it wasn’t all bad. We biked through Kyoto’s quiet neighborhoods, explored Arashiyama Park, walked the Katsura River, tasted the best tsukemono we’ve ever had, and ended the day with a relaxing foot onsen at Arashiyama Station.
📍 Locations Featured:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Tourist Trap?)
Arashiyama Park & Katsura River
Local tsukemono pickle stand
Ashiyu Foot Onsen at Arashiyama Station
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5 Comments
Hope u tried the gyukatsu there!
So i can just ninja umbrelas? 😂😂
May be a tourist trap but there are some beautiful areas that people just ignore on the other side of it.
There is also a pretty lovely outdoor udon stand that had delicious yuzu drinks on a warm day.
It’s not a tourist trap as these are main attraction for people. Not everyone is there for IG moment.
Just another loud american women, who don't care about being a nuisance for the people around her. This is the reason Japanese hate tourists from abroad.