Valley Spots in Kyoto Area

  • Rurikei
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    Kyoto Nantanshi Sonobechouokawachi
    This ravine is four kilometers long and is located on a 500-meter-high plateau in the south-west of Sonobe-cho, Nantan City. The clear stream that runs from Tsuten Lake reflects sunlight and glitters a lapis lazuli blue, hence the name. The clear stream and surrounding forest are ideal for hiking. There are also prepared walking paths available, bringing in many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture. The autumn changing leaves season is particularly recommended.
  • Kinun Valley
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Umegahatatakaocho
  • Ujigawa Line
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    Kyoto Tsuzuki-gun Ujitawaracho
  • Jifukutani
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    Kyoto Tsuzuki-gun Ujitawaracho
  • Kaketani
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    Kyoto Souraku-gun Wazukacho
  • Kamometani
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    Kyoto Kameoka-shi Shinocho Oji
  • Yumidani
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    Kyoto Funai-gun Kyotanbacho
  • Takatani
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Utsuotani
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    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Tateiwatani
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    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Hoshitani
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    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Yokotani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Ushitani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Okamitani
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    Kyoto Fukuchiyama-shi
  • Nishidani
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Idosobudani
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Higashidani
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku
  • Otani
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    Kyoto Ayabe-shi
  • Hosodani
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    Kyoto Ayabe-shi
  • Nikodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Ayabe-shi

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.

Kyoto Photo Album

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