Sakyō-ku

Sakyō-ku stretches from the Kamo River across 246 square kilometers of land, reaching elevations from 40 to 971 meters in mountainous terrain.

The district name originated from its position on the emperor's left side when facing south in the Kyoto Imperial Palace, established as a separate ward in 1929.

The district encompasses numerous temples including Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, and Kamo Shrine, representing traditional Japanese religious architecture and practices.

The Demachiyanagi station connects travelers to Osaka through the Keihan railway and to northern destinations via the Eizan railway system.

The northern section maintains strict building restrictions to protect forest industries and prevent large-scale urban development.

Location: Kyoto

Inception: April 1, 1929

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

Shares border with: Ukyō Ward, Kita-ku, Kamigyō-ku, Nakagyō Ward, Higashiyama-ku, Yamashina-ku, Nantan, Otsu, Takashima

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

GPS coordinates: 35.04833,135.77833

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36