Arashiyama Kimono Forest. We stumbled accidentally on this wonderful find after visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Kimono Forest is a collection of gorgeous cylinder-shaped pillars near the train station on Kyoto’s Keifuku Arashiyama line. The cylinders are covered with colorful historical kimono pattern fabrics. Beautiful. There were kimono shops along the way. Of course, there were folks dressed up to pose for memorable photos. Unfortunately we were here during pouring rain in the morning. The cylinder pillars weren’t lit.

The Kimono Forest is at the Arashiyama Station and has 600 Kimonos that are backlit. There is a walking path through it and is worth a quick stop if you have some time to kill if you're waiting for the next tram to come. There are lots of quick bites and shops in the area too before you go to the bamboo forest.

The Kimono Forest in Arashiyama is located at the Randen Arashiyama Train Station- right next to Tully's. Just follow the line of colorful kimono design poles (purples, reds, pinks, and blues with an assortment of designs and patterns). The Kimono Forest path is surround with these poles on both your right and left as you walk down. Walk to the very end and you will find a pond of still water. There is a legend that is passed on which you will have luck if you touch the water in the pond. It is definitely a nice quiet place that is not over crowded to walk through to appreciate the different Japanese colors, designs, and kimono patterns- a diversion from the busy shopping street.

Located just outside Arashiyama Station, randen line, the kimono forest consists of an open-air display of kimono in round tubes. Accessible 24 hours a day and free of charge, it is a quick stroll. It is a collection of 600 kimono dresses wrapped around transparent posts with LED lighting inside. It is a decoration project developed by interior designer Yasumichi Morita. See if you're around. Allow 10 min at most.