Kimono Forest

Six hundred glowing cylinders wrapped in Kyo-Yuzen dyed fabrics transform Randen Arashiyama Station into an enchanting art installation that bridges traditional craft and contemporary design. Each pole displays a different pattern from Kyoto's 1,200-year-old textile dyeing tradition, creating a kaleidoscope of color that shifts from subtle beauty by day to magical illumination after sunset. This free public installation at the historic tram terminus has become one of Arashiyama's most photographed modern attractions.