Kita-ku, Ward in Kyoto, Japan
Kita-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
The ward was established on September 1, 1955, when the city expanded its administrative boundaries.
Kita-ku is renowned for hosting traditional Japanese temples and gardens.
As a district of Kyoto, Kita-ku offers various transportation options including bus and train services.
Kamigamo Shrine, an important Shinto sanctuary dating from the 7th century, is located in Kita-ku.
Location: Kyoto
Inception: September 1, 1955
Population: 116495
Website: city.kyoto.lg.jp/kita
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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