Otokuni district, Administrative district in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Otokuni is an administrative district in Kyoto Prefecture that encompasses several smaller towns and communities. The area sits southwest of the city and serves as a bridge between urban and rural parts of the prefecture.
The district was created in 1879 as part of a major administrative reform in Kyoto Prefecture. This reorganization established the modern boundaries and divisions that shape the region today.
The district maintains traditional Japanese administrative structures while integrating modern governance systems from Kyoto Prefecture.
Exploring this district is best done using public transportation, which offers good connections to larger cities in the prefecture. Most locations are easy to reach and well-signposted.
The district recorded 15,493 residents in 2003, making it one of the smaller administrative regions in Kyoto Prefecture.
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