Kimono Forest

20-2 Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō, Kyoto

4.1★★★★★★★★★★2.3K reviews

Train-stop art installation with 600 backlit pillars adorned with vibrant kimono textiles.

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Address: 20-2 Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Otakar Klika· 5 months ago
A nice little surprise right at the train station — rows of illuminated kimono-patterned pillars that make for some really cool photos. Free to walk through and when we visited it was surprisingly quiet so we had the place mostly to ours…
★★★★★★★★★★Amber Lee· a month ago
This is just an okay attraction to walk through. It’s a pretty short walk and looks much better at night but we arrived early on in the day so it felt plain. It’s next to a train station so it is cool to see a blend of art and infrastruc…
★★★★★★★★★★Sterg_Mak· 4 months ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arashiyama Kimono Forest is one of those spots in Kyoto that feels especially magical after dark. The illuminated kimono-patterned pillars lining the walkway create a soft, colourful glow that makes the whole area feel almost…