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Local gourmet spots near JR stations between Kyoto, Nara and Iga

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Unique vegan and organic restaurants beyond Kyoto City

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5 Workshops in Uji City to Experience the Joy of Authentic Uji Tea

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9 Tranquil Onsen in Kyoto That Deliver Ultimate Relaxation

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Secret Sakura: Eight lesser-known spots for viewing cherry blossoms in Kyoto

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Hidden Foodie Delights – 8 Kyoto Cafes & Restaurants Off the Beaten Path

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8 Spectacular and Secluded Spots to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto

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Minami Yamashiro Old Temple Pilgrimage tour

We hold ‘Minami-Yamashiro Old Temple Tour’ jointly with this Special Exhibition Celebrating the Completion of Repairs to Jōruriji’s National Treasure Amida Statues Numinous Minamiyamashiro ~Treasures from the Mountains between Nara and Kyoto~ in Nara National Museum.
In this tour, we travel around old temples in Minami-Yamashiro area.
How about experiencing the history and the culture in Minami-Yamashiro area which links Kyoto and Nara?
In old temples, we can also see the special exhibition.

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The Terroir of Kyoto on a Plate: Seven Great Local Eateries

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Asahi-ya Makerel Sushi

This friendly, old-fashioned Japanese restaurant specializes in traditional saba-sushi (mackerel sushi), and can be foudn just in front of Iwashimizu-hachimangu Station on the Keihan Line. Located at the foot of Ishimizu Hachimangu, a National Treasure, Asahi-ya has been in business for over 100 years.
The restaurant serves its specialty, mackerel bouzushi (""stick"" sushi) using carefully selected top-quality mackerel from northeastern Japan, rice and vegetables from Yawata, and other fresh seafood ingredients. Take-out is also available.

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Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable

Take a delightful ride on this cable car that connects Cable-hachimangu-guchi Station (at the foot of Mt. Otokoyama) to Cable-hachimangu-sanjo Station (up on the mountain). It takes about 3 minutes to reach the summit area where the main building complex of the Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine awaits.

The height of the bridge in the middle is about 43 meters, making it the highest cable car bridge in Japan.

The passing landscape seen from the window is superb. Around the fall season, vibrant colors of fall foliage add to the spectacle.

At Cable-hachimangu-sanjo Station, commemorate your ride with a special stamp. Also, from the top of the mountain, enjoy the scenery unique to this location. You can see the Kizu River, Uji River, Katsura River, Mt. Tennozan, Mt. Hiei, the mountains in Uji, and so on.

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Ango Bridge

Ango Bridge stands at the foot of Mt. Otokoyama, spanning the Hojo River. Originally a flat bridge, it was rebuilt in this arched style after a fire in 1868. Its semicircular structure resembles the arched shape of taiko (a Japanese drum), and it’s also called "Taiko-Bashi". The view of a hazy moon and Ango Bridge is included in the famous eight picturesque views of Yawata.
Both banks of the Hojo River are lined with walking paths. This area and the Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine serve not only as a relaxing spot for local residents but also as a charming destination for tourists.
In an annual festival of the Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine, Iwashimizu Festival, Hojo Ritual (a life-releasing ritual) is performed at Ango Bridge.