Is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove under scaffolding?
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Yes, it should look like the photo.
No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.
Current status
- Status
- Clear
- Last checked
- 2 Nov 2026
Latest visitor photo
No dated visitor photo yet.
Visiting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Book skip-the-line entry or a guided visit, and check the official site the week you travel.
Other landmarks in Kyoto and Nara
Enryaku-jiThe main hall (Konponchudo) is covered by a scaffolding shed, and its interior is closed for most of 2026 and 2027.Covered
Kofuku-ji Five-storied PagodaThe pagoda is fully covered during its renovation until March 2034. The rest of the temple is open.Covered
Heian ShrineRenovation in stages until March 2031. Some buildings are covered, but the shrine and garden remain open.Partial
Fushimi Inari TaishaNo works reportedClear
Kinkaku-jiNo works reportedClear
Kiyomizu-deraNo works reportedClear
Todai-jiNo works reportedClear
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