Lake Spots in Kyoto Area

  • Hirosawa Pond
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagahirosawachou
    This pond is located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. With different tree varieties such as cherry, Japanese maple and willow planted along it, many different kinds of birds can also be found, making it a place where you can enjoy natural scenery. In addition, it has been known as a famous moon viewing spot since long ago, and famously appears in several waka short Japanese poems.
  • Osawa-no-Ike Pond
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagaosawacho 4 Daikakuji Keidai
  • Lake Nijinoko
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    Kyoto Nantan-shi
  • Lake Amawaka
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    Kyoto Nantan-shi
  • Hirosawa Ike
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagahirosawacho
  • Hoko
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    Kyoto Pref. Ujishi Uji Kanaido
  • Kutsuwa Pond
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    Kyoto Tsuzuki-gun Ujitawaracho Gonokuchi Omura Sue Yama
  • Taisho Pond
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    Kyoto Tsuzuki-gun Idecho Taga Omura Ichinotani
  • Takaragaike Pond
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Matsugasakikitauracho
  • Lake Tsuten
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    Kyoto Nantan-shi Sonobecho
  • Nakayama Pond
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    Kyoto Kameoka-shi Shimoyada Cho Nakayama
  • Hachijo Ke Ike
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    Kyoto Nagaokakyo-shi Tenjin 2-chome
  • Lake Hanare
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    Kyoto Kyotango-shi Aminocho Kobama
  • Wachi Dam Lake
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    Kyoto Funai-gun Kyotanba Cho Masutani Komatsu

Kyoto Areas

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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