Kamo River

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The Kamo River is a prominent river running through Kyoto, Japan, known for its scenic banks, seasonal cherry blossoms, and role as a central gathering place for locals and visitors.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical feature
river
adjacentTo Gion district
Gion district
surface form: Kawaramachi area

Pontocho alley
alsoKnownAs Kamogawa
country Japan
crossedBy Demachiyanagi bridges
Gojo Ohashi
Sanjo Ohashi NERFINISHED
Shijo Ohashi
culturalSignificance central gathering place for locals and visitors in Kyoto
frequently depicted in Japanese literature and art
symbol of Kyoto’s landscape
flowsDirection north–south through Kyoto basin
flowsInto Yodo River
flowsThrough Kyoto
surface form: Kyoto City
hasJapaneseName 鴨川
hasNotableFeature confluence with Takano River at Demachiyanagi
restaurants with riverside terraces (kawadoko or yuka)
scenic riverbanks
seasonal cherry blossoms
stone stepping-stones across the river
walking paths along both banks
hasRecreationFacility bicycle paths
jogging tracks
riverside parks
hasWildlife ducks
herons
koi and other fish
isPartOf Yodo River
surface form: Yodo River system
isPopularFor cycling
hanami
jogging
leisure walks
picnics
street performances near Shijo and Sanjo bridges
isTouristAttractionIn Kyoto
locatedIn Honshu
Kansai region
Kyoto Prefecture NERFINISHED
managedBy Kyoto city authorities
surface form: Kyoto municipal authorities
mouthLocatedIn Yodo River
near Kamigamo Shrine
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
surface form: Kyoto Imperial Palace area

Shimogamo Shrine
sourceLocatedIn mountains north of Kyoto
tributaryOf Yodo River

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Aoi Matsuri associatedWith Kamo River
Yasaka Shrine locatedNear Kamo River
Kyoto traversedBy Kamo River