"Arashiyama Tsuki-toro" (Arashiyama Moonlit Path), an event featuring illuminated bamboo groves in the Saga-Arashiyama area of ​​Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, begins on September 30, 2026. Now in its second year, the initiative aims to generate revenue by leveraging local tourism assets and use the proceeds to address regional issues. Green bamboo stalks reaching toward the sky and bamboo decorations are illuminated, standing out against the darkness of the night. The event runs until November 8.

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