Nature Spots in Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Area

  • Mt. Atago
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    Kyoto Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
    This 924-meter high mountain is located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. It can be climbed year-round, and is crowded with local climbers. At the peak sits Atago Shrine, famous for being visited by Mitsuhide Akechi. On every July 31st, many pilgrims visit the shrine for the Sennichi Mairi (1,000-day pilgrimage) to seek 1,000 days-worth of protection.
  • 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
  • Kinun Valley
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Umegahatatakaocho
  • Bamboo Forest Street
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Hirosawa Ike
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagahirosawacho
  • Hozukyo
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    Kyoto Kameoka-shi
  • Mt.Jizo
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Ryugadake
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Takao
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Mineyama
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Rokucho Pass
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagatoriimotofukatanicho
  • Tameshi Pass
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagatoriimotoikkahyocho
  • Mikyozaka Pass
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Shiraiwa
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Nakayama
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Kamagadake
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    Kyoto Nantan-shi
  • Mt.Kuro
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Mt.Mitsuzuko
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Takatani
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku

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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