Kyotamba

Kyōtamba is a town in Funai district situated between two major basins in central Kyoto Prefecture, serving as a regional center with school facilities and agricultural communities. The area is connected by rail transportation and consists of scattered rural settlements across its territory.

The area belonged to Tanba Province during the Edo Period under direct Tokugawa shogunate control, which shaped its development over centuries. This administrative arrangement influenced the region's governance and settlement patterns.

The town is known for its agricultural traditions, particularly the cultivation of matsutake mushrooms and black soybeans that shape the daily life and local identity of its residents.

The town is accessible by the San'in Main Line, offering rail connections for visitors exploring the area. Having a car is helpful for reaching scattered rural sights and agricultural zones across the territory.

The southern section marks a watershed dividing two major river systems: the Yodo and Yura rivers, creating a geographic boundary of hydrological interest. This divide shapes water flow patterns across the territory and influences regional ecosystems.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture

Location: Funai district

Inception: October 11, 2005

Reference: 264075

Shares border with: Ayabe, Fukuchiyama, Nantan, Tamba-Sasayama

Website: https://town.kyotamba.kyoto.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.16989,135.41936

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:26