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  • Tadasu no Mori
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shimogamoizumigawachou 59
    Tadasu no Mori is an old-growth woodland located inside the grounds of Shimogamo-jinja Shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. It contains lush stands of zelkova, hackberry and other trees. In 1994, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Four small streams flow through the forest, making it a popular spot for emotional and spiritual refreshment. Visitors can enjoy the forest year-round, especially the new greenery in the spring and the colorful leaves in the fall.

    下鴨神社に参るなら糺の森を歩かねば！ということで、地下鉄京阪線で向かいました。終点出町柳駅を出てすぐの橋を渡り、まっすぐ北に歩いて住宅街を抜けると緑の森が見えてきます。森の入り口の両脇には以前ニュースになったマンションが建っていますが、森に溶け込むような造りになっていて妙に感心してしまいました。さて、これより糺の森に入っていきます。「森」と言うからには鬱蒼とした状態を想像していたのですが、こちらは...

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