Kita Ward

Kita Ward is known across Kyoto Prefecture for Kitayama cedar, the carefully cultivated sugi long used for refined architectural timber. The ward reaches from Kyoto’s built-up north to the wooded Kitayama hills, while the Kamo River runs through its eastern side. Kamigamo Shrine, formally Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine, is among Kyoto’s oldest Shinto sanctuaries and forms part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Daitoku-ji, a major Zen temple complex, anchors the southern area, where subtemples, gardens and tea culture have shaped the district’s identity. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of northern Kyoto connects regionally.

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