Kameoka, Tamba, Fukuchiyama Travel Guides

Kameoka, upstream of the Katsura River that flows into Kyoto City, is home to the traditional Hozu River rafting and Yunohana hot springs. The Tamba and Fukuchiyama areas in the northwestern part of the city are rich in nature, with a wide range of satoyama.

Kameoka, Tamba, and Fukuchiyama offer tourist attractions such as Kokubunji Temple, Daigoji Temple, and Atago Shrine; sightseeing events such as the Furusato Festival, Dokkoise Fukuchiyama Fireworks Festival, and Kyoto Tamba Road Race; and local delicacies such as bread, winter melon, and Kyoto ramen.

From Kyoto City, visitors can take a stroll along the Kyoto Rokan Road, a road that runs from Kameoka to Fukuchiyama via Tamba, up National Route 9 to the north.

As you leave Kyoto City, you will see the landscape of the city dotted along the mountain road of National Route 9 like a castle town. While this scene continues up to Fukuchiyama, the aspect of the valley changes the further north you go, with the mountains getting higher and the valley getting deeper. Each of the valleys has its own unique local products, and a drive while enjoying the local delicacies is an enjoyable course.

Kameoka Station, the terminus of the Arashiyama trolley car, is an area with a very rural flavor, with its continuous rice paddies. Of course, the Hozugawa River rafting starts at Kameoka Station.

Yunohana Onsen, the only hot spring resort in Kyoto, has a monument of a red devil and is a hidden spot in Kyoto. The area is also rich in historical sites, such as the "Akechi Returned Rock" and "Otowa Valley," which are steeped in legend.

Tamba is known for its unique agricultural products, and one of its most famous products is the "Tamba no Kuro-mame" (black beans). The beans are large and have a unique flavor. The area is also home to many historical sites and tourist attractions.

The "Oni no Bridges" are an unbelievable natural beauty of rocks, the "Taiko Yagura" is a rare sight, and the "Hachiman Shrine" has a beautiful three-story pagoda as a separate shrine of the Hachiman-gu Shrine. The "Mushika" restaurant serves venison that is truly delicious.

You can enjoy these foods at "Italian Cuisine Olmo" and "Ryotei Sanyuzakura," both of which are made from local birds and pigs. This area is also famous for its wild boar, and the "boar ramen" is a must-try.

If you are heading to Fukuchiyama, you can enjoy "black bean soft serve" at the roadside station on the way to Fukuchiyama, which has a very gentle taste and is a must-try.

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture in terms of population. Fukuchiyama is the largest city in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, and is dotted with many famous historical sites and places of interest for sightseeing. Fukuchiyama's representative landscapes are named "Fukuchiyama Ten Scenic Views," and at the same time, "Ten Scenic Views of Flowers" offer famous views.

Goryo Shrine, dedicated to the spirit of Mitsuhide Akechi, and Fukuchiyama Castle, the symbol of Fukuchiyama, are also associated with Mitsuhide Akechi. Fukuchiyama has many restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, which is caught at Maizuru Port, and a wide variety of marine products.

Fukuchiyama is a large, spacious area with convenient car transportation, with interchanges nearby that connect to the Kobe and Shiga areas.