Kumiyama

Kumiyama is a town in Kuse district, Kyoto Prefecture, located within an agricultural zone next to the Kizugawa River. The landscape is shaped by rice paddies that blanket the flat terrain and form the backbone of the local economy.

The area was part of Yamashiro Province during the Edo Period and formed in 1954 from the merger of Sayama and Mimaki villages. This union created the modern township that exists in the Kyoto region today.

The local government organizes regular community gatherings and festivals that connect residents through shared activities within the Kyoto metropolitan area.

The town connects to major road networks through Japan National Route 1 and is easily accessible by public transportation. The Keihan Electric Railway runs along its western side, providing convenient connections to neighboring areas.

The northern area contains the Ogura Pond Reclaimed Fields, an irrigation project that grows substantial amounts of rice for the surrounding region. This agricultural system demonstrates traditional Japanese methods of maximizing land use in flat areas.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture

Location: Kuse district

Inception: October 1, 1954

Reference: 263222

Shares border with: Kyoto, Uji, Joyo, Yawata, Ujitawara

Website: https://town.kumiyama.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.88144,135.73281

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:22