Things to do in Kyoto, Kinki: The Best Bodies of Water

February 13, 2022 Merry Kessler

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. Kiyotaki River

Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8454 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Kiyotaki River

2. Yamashina Canal

39-9 Anshubabanonishicho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto 607-8007 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Yamashina Canal

3. Kamogawa River

Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
37%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 759 reviews

Kamogawa River

Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan

This is a great place to stroll down or sit and relax. Up the north end there were locals enjoying their weekend. Practicing dancing, gridiron and music. There are also turtle shaped stepping stones to cross the river which are super cute.

4. Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)

Shimogamo Miyakawacho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 606-0801 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-701-0101 http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/koen-annai/kamo.html
Excellent
12%
Good
64%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 59 reviews

Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)

Reviewed By erikg05 - Norwich, United Kingdom

I used this river to run along whilst in Kyoto and it was brilliant. Nice and flat with a marker every half kilometre to keep on track. Loads of room for everyone and water fountains regularly along as well. Great for relaxing in the evening as well as it was always cooler by the river on a hot day.

5. Hirosawa Pond

Sagahirosawacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8301 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
19%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Hirosawa Pond

6. Kibune River

Kuramakibunecho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1112 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
24%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

Kibune River

7. Midorogaike Pond

Kamigamo Midoroikecho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8046 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/page/0000005655.html
Excellent
23%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Midorogaike Pond

8. Fish Pond Benkei

1 Uzumasasanbicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8192 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-461-8850 http://benkeiike.web.fc2.com/

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