100 soundscapes of Japan Archives

Arashiyama Bamboo Forrest. Credit: Alexander De Leon Battista. Licensed under CC. Original modified.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020March 28, 2019Leave a Comment

In the scenic town of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, is one of Kyotos most famous attractions: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. BOOK Tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji The bamboo Forest, which is also known under the name Sagano Bamboo Forest, is probably among the top 3 attractions in Kyoto, in close competition with …

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Kotogahama Beach (Singing Sand)

by touristinjapanupdated on June 19, 2020December 31, 2018Leave a Comment

Towards the northern end of the rugged Noto Kongo Coast you find Kotogahama, a beach of singing sand. The flat, sandy beach stands out, on the otherwise dark and rocky shoreline. Due to the shape of the beach, and lack of large rocks in the water, the waves can roll in nicely, thus creating a …