Japan , Kameoka

Overview of Kameoka City, Japan

Kameoka City is located in the west-central part of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and is the only inland city in Kyoto Prefecture with a total area of approximately 224.8 square kilometers. The city is located in the southern part of the Tamba Basin, with the Hozu River running through the city, and is known for its rich natural landscape and traditional culture.

History and Cultural Characteristics

Kameoka City has a history of about 2,000 years and was once the center of the ancient Tamba Kingdom. Historical sites such as the ruins of Kameyama Castle and Yunohana Hot Springs remain in the city, and the annual Kameoka Festival is designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the Kyoto Prefecture, attracting tourists with its magnificent parade of mountain coaches.

Natural and Tourist Resources

The Hozu River Gorge is one of the most representative natural landscapes in Kameoka, and visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes in the scenery of the gorge on a boat ride along the Hozu River. The Kurayama Shrine Forest in the city is classified as a national natural monument, and there are also natural wonders created by the Danbo fog.

Industrial and Economic Characteristics

Kameoka's leading industry is agriculture, and specialty products such as Tamba chestnuts and black beans are well known throughout the country. In recent years, Kameoka has been actively developing its environmental industry, and is one of the first pilot projects for "Environmental Future Cities" in Japan, with a large-scale solar power generation facility. The Kameoka Campus of Kyoto Gakuen University provides academic vitality to the area.

Transportation and Location

Kameoka City is located about 20 kilometers from Kyoto City. The JR Sanin Main Line runs through the city, and Kyoto Station is a 30-minute train ride away. Kameoka is also connected to Osaka and Kobe via the Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway, making it an important satellite city of the Kyoto metropolitan area.