Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan

The Sagano Bamboo Forest is a marvelous bamboo grove with thousands of thin and tall bamboo trees. The forest is one of Japan's most scenic natural attractions, and it is nestled in the western part of Kyoto city in a park named Arashiyama. The forest has become famous not only for its unrivaled beauty, but also for the unique sounds that arise when wind currents come in contact with the thin bamboo stalks. Many visitors to the park come to this place to enjoy the special natural melodies.