Kyoto – Among Kyoto’s myriad temples, shrines and other tourist hot spots, the Kamo River stands out as a rare refuge from the crowds choking the rest of the ancient capital.

I walked along the Kamo River flowing through the city of Kyoto in the darkness. A crescent moon sits in the cold sky. For some reason, sounds from the nearby road did not bother me.

KYOTO, Japan >> The popular Kamo River runs more than 14 miles from north to south in the middle of urban Kyoto. One of the ways the community enjoys the river is by crossing it on steppingstones ...

Kyoto’s two oldest shrines, collectively known as the Kamo shrines, lie in the upper reaches of the Kamo River running north to south through the city. These are the Kamigamo-jinja and Shimogamo ...

The Kamo River has been a central artery of Kyoto’s social life for centuries, and people play, dine and ride bikes along it. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times.

Aiko's favourite hanami spot in Kyoto is the Kamo River. "Since Kyoto boasts few parks, the riverbank becomes a hub for various activities, including walking beloved pets, exercising, reading, and ...

KYOTO: With the help of local residents and police officers, six ducklings waddled about 600 meters to move from a pond at a Kyoto temple where they were born to the Kamo River on May 19.

Recommended Cafes for Kyoto Sweets. 1) This shop specializes in ‘mitarashi dango’ and matcha tea. Name: Kamo Mitarashi Chaya. Address: 53 Shimogamo Matsunokicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0816 ...

Water’s Purifying Effect. Situated along the upper reaches of the Kamo River in Kyoto, the Kamigamo Shrine and its companion Shimogamo Shrine further downstream are known collectively as Kamosha.

Kyoto is divided east and west by the Kamo, which runs a shallow and relatively short 20 miles. It has been a central artery of Kyoto’s social life for centuries.