Sagano (Kyoto)

Considered one of the world's most beautiful forests, it's not just tranquil visually but also aurally.
The bamboo grove is beloved for its distinct rustling sound, so much that Japan's Ministry of Environment included the Sagano Bamboo Forest on its list of "100 Soundscapes of Japan."
The towering green stalks creak eerily while leaves rustle in the sway of the wind.
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Sagano Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan