Amongst Kyoto’s myriad temples, shrines and different vacationer scorching spots, the Kamo River stands out as a uncommon refuge from the crowds choking the remainder of the traditional capital.
If the climate is sweet, and even generally when it is not, you’re assured to see individuals out having fun with the modest inexperienced areas sandwiching this light waterway that cuts by means of Kyoto’s japanese neighborhoods. On weekends, it is commonplace to see individuals out for a jog or strolling their canines alongside the banks, whereas others play badminton, picnic with mates and even cuddle up with a liked one. You may even see a person play his harmonica to a bunch of waterborne geese or an eccentric Kyotoite out strolling their mongoose (uncommon, but it surely occurs).
At evening, particularly on the weekends, teams of individuals collect round road musicians, magicians and even acrobatic performances. There has by no means been a Saturday in my 9 years of residing in Kyoto the place there wasn’t music, ingesting and a few type of spontaneous group forming close to the waters of the Kamo River.
