Kita-ku

The northern ward of Kyoto spans 94.88 square kilometers and contains four major districts: Kamigamo, Kinugasa, Kumogahata, and Takagamine with 117,165 residents.

The ward established in 1955 represents a section of the former imperial capital Kyoto, which served as Japan's center of power from 794 until 1869.

Northern Kyoto maintains numerous educational institutions, traditional gardens, and religious structures that reflect centuries of Japanese architectural and social development.

The area connects to central Kyoto through multiple transportation options, including JR West railway lines and municipal subway stations serving local communities.

The district encompasses both densely populated urban zones and mountainous regions, creating distinct environmental variations within a single administrative area.

Location: Kyoto

Inception: September 1, 1955

Website: https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kita/

Shares border with: Kamigyō-ku, Sakyō-ku, Nakagyō Ward, Ukyō Ward

Website: https://city.kyoto.lg.jp/kita

GPS coordinates: 35.04111,135.75417

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59