Both sides of the Kamo River are lined with park areas. Kyoto summers are hot, so lots of kids come here to play in the water. The stepping stones in the riverbed are a really fun touch.
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Kamogawa (Kyoto)
The townscape on either side of the river is the scenery symbolizes Kyoto.
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Kamogawa has its head in Mt. Sajikigatake, runs through Kyoto north to south, and merges into Katsura River in Toba. Near Shijo, there is downtown such as Gion on the east side and Kawaramachi on the west, the main commercial area representing Kyoto.
The riverside is the relaxing spot for the residents. For the name’s sake (Kamo=duck, Gawa=river), there are mallard, spot-billed and pintail ducks of course, as well as wild birds such as herons and cormorants. In the middle of populated city, it is rare to see a river teaming with wildlife.
Around Nijo through Gojo along the west bank of Kamo River, Noryo-Yuka is set up from May to September. They are generally called “Yuka,” which traces back to early Edo Period. You can enjoy meals and drinks in the cool breeze. Popular restaurants always have a long list of reservations. Although they are mostly open in the evening when the temperatures come down, they do business in day time during cooler May, June and September.
Highlights
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You get to see a variety of wild birds in the middle of a city.
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Kamogawa Park in Demachiyanagi is a relaxing spot for residents, called Kamogawa Delta. Walking from here toward Shijo area can be fun.
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From Sanjo Ohashi Bridge to Shichijo Ohashi Bridge is called the Flower Hallway, amazing during the cherry blossom season. (east side of Kamo River)
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Noryo-Yuka basically does not cancel reservation even when it rains. Make sure to call them ahead.
Photos
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Fall foliage along Kamo River banks ©Kyoto Media Support Center
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Kamogawa Delta near Demachiyanagi Station ©Kyoto Media Support Center
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Noryo-Yuka is set up in summer along Kamo River ©Kyoto Media Support Center
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Evenings bring out visitors seeking cool air ©Tratto Brain
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In the early August tradition “Tanabata in Kyo,” chime lanterns are lit on the riversides ©Tratto Brain
Reviews
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This river is so clear, and it's really a symbol of Kyoto.
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Summers in Kyoto are really hot, but sitting by the river on a cool terrace in the evening, enjoying some food and the breeze, feels so nice.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 鴨川
- Postal Code
- 606-0801
- Address
- Shimogamomiyakawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Hours
- Walk anytime
- Directions
- Keihan Main Line and Oto Line run along Kamo River’s east bank. Convenient to get off at Shichijo, Kiyomizu-Gojo, Gion-Shijo, Sanjo, Jingu-Marutamachi, and Demachiyanagi Stations.
- Official Website
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Kyoto Prefecture (Japanese)
Kyoto Kamogawa Noryo-Yuka Union (Japanese)