Canal Yamashina

Canal Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
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What to expect

The Canal Yamashina is a scenic area in Kyoto, Japan, known for its beautiful natural surroundings and rich history. The canal, also called Biwako Sosui, stretches about 4 km and offers a promenade where visitors can enjoy the scenery during each season, including cherry blossoms in spring, green leaves in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and snowscapes in winter. The area is also home to numerous historical sites, such as the mausoleum of Emperor Tenji, the Kurihara House featuring early Japanese modernist architecture, and Honkoku-ji Temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. Visitors can take a stroll along the canal, enjoy the local sweets and pastry shops, and experience the unique charm of Yamashina

Plan your family visit to the Canal Yamashina with these blog insights 👇

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Kyoto from March 1 to 6, 2023

Kyoto from March 1 to 6, 2023
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the Canal Yamashina with friends, enjoying a pleasant walk by the water. It was a beautiful day

Highlights: The children loved jumping from trunks to trunks in the forest, braving their fear by entering a cave and greedily swallowing their snack on the steps of a temple ✨