Kyotanabe

Kyotanabe is a city in southern Kyoto Prefecture, positioned between the Kizugawa River on its eastern side and the Ikoma Mountains to the west. The settlement spreads across several districts with residential areas, schools, and parks linked by smaller roads throughout the urban fabric.

The area served as a temporary capital of Japan during the reign of Emperor Keitai in the sixth century. Starting as a village in 1889, it gained official city status in 1997.

Nine elementary schools, three junior high schools, and Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts contribute to the educational landscape of the city.

The JR West Katamachi Line, Kintetsu Railway Kyoto Line, and National Routes 1, 24, and 307 connect the city with larger metropolitan areas of the region. Local buses run between residential neighborhoods and main transport hubs throughout the day.

The Ōsumi Kurumazuka Kofun sits within city limits and is classified as a National Historic Site. This ancient burial mound dates back to the fifth or sixth century and stands among the few preserved examples of early burial structures in Kyoto Prefecture.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1997

Shares border with: Ikoma, Hirakata, Joyo, Yawata, Kizugawa, Ide, Seika

Website: https://city.kyotanabe.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.81444,135.76769

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:30