Takagamine

Takagamine extends across elevated terrain in northern Kyoto, featuring a mixture of traditional houses, modern apartments, and natural landscapes at 160 meters above sea level.

During Japan's imperial periods, this location served as a preferred destination for emperors to practice falconry, as indicated by its name which contains the word for hawk.

The region maintains strong connections to traditional agriculture, particularly the cultivation of specialized Kyoto vegetables that supply local restaurants and food establishments.

The area connects to central Kyoto through the Kyoto City Bus at Dotenjocho Stop and provides access to the Karasuma subway line via Kitaoji Station.

The district contains sections of the Odoi, an earthen fortification system constructed under Toyotomi Hideyoshi's direction to establish boundaries around historical Kyoto.

Location: Kita-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.05422,135.73081

Latest update: March 28, 2025 18:53