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Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk

Enjoy cool air and the healing power of the forest

Tomoko Kamishima
By Tomoko Kamishima
Community writer

Kibune River is a tributary of the Kamogawa, which runs through central Kyoto. From May to September, the restaurants alongside the Kibune set up tables that extend out over the river (川床 Kawadoko) . It is a good way to enjoy the cool air and a delicious meal, while avoiding the hot humid summer. In the old days, a god descended upon the upper reaches of Kibune River at the exact Year, Month, Day, and Time of the Ox. In the Noh chant “鉄輪 Kanawa” a woman worshiped at nearby Kifune Shrine (same name as the river, but the pronunciation is different) for the purpose of placing a curse on her husband. But, contrary to popular belief, the god in this shrine was (and still is) responsive to all wishes, not only to curses. Today, Kifune Shrine has also become famous as a healing Power Spot. The shrine is a 30-minute walk from Kibune-guchi Station on the Eizan Tesudo Line.

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Tomoko Kamishima

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Geraldine Buergel
Geraldine Buergel 5 years ago
Looks like a very tranquil place.
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Sleiman Azizi
Sleiman Azizi 6 years ago
That is just beautiful. Really, it is. The idea of eating over a river sounds like the most obvious thing to do but it seems that it actually isn't.
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Kim Bergström
Kim Bergström 6 years ago
I love the whole concept of kawadoko in summertime!
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Aobh Bodewig
Aobh Bodewig 8 years ago
So serene !
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Jihad Mahmoud
Jihad Mahmoud 9 years ago
The atmosphere seems so refreshing!
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