Kamigyō Ward: Kujō Pond (Remains of Kujō Residence) - Shūsui-tei Teahouse
Kujō Pond lies along the floor of the Kyoto Basin, where the city’s broad plain is enclosed by mountains on three sides. Set within Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, it preserves the grounds of the former Kujō Residence, once home to the Kujō family, one of the five regent houses descended from the Fujiwara clan. Shūsui-tei stands by the water as a traditional tea-house building, while stone banks, shaped shrubs and mature trees give the pond the composed character of a Japanese garden. Kyoto Gyoen surrounds the Kyoto Imperial Palace, recalling the period when this district was occupied by the residences of court aristocrats. In central Kyoto, the pond provides a quiet historical counterpoint to the city’s dense streets and major temples.
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Few urban districts in Kyoto Prefecture have a history as closely bound to Japan’s imperial court as Kamigyo Ward. In northern central Kyoto, it contains Kyoto Imperial Palace, home to Japan’s emperors until the capital moved to Tokyo in 1869, set within the spacious Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. The Kamo River runs along the ward’s eastern side, while streets west of the palace lead towards Nishijin, the historic textile quarter known for Nishijin-ori woven fabrics. Shrines, temple precincts and former courtly neighbourhoods give the area a quieter, deeply historic character. Find related webcams in the surrounding Kyoto area to build a fuller picture of Japan’s former imperial capital.
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The terrain of Kyoto Prefecture ranges from the rugged Sea of Japan coast in the north to the lowlands of the Kyoto Basin in the south, creating pronounced contrasts within a compact area. The Tango Peninsula and the celebrated sandbar of Amanohashidate define the northern shore, while the prefectural capital is threaded by the Kamo River. Kyoto was Japan’s imperial capital for more than a millennium, and its temples, shrines and traditional districts remain central to the country’s cultural identity. Uji, south of Kyoto City, is also closely associated with Japanese green tea. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kyoto Prefecture.
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