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Keihoku

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Keihoku

Keihoku area is located in the northern part of Kyoto city and has rich nature. The area had been imperial properties from the ancient times and its wood was supplied to the central part of the city carried on rafts down the Hozugawa River and used as construction materials to build the Heiankyou (the ancient capital of Kyoto) and to rebuild the Kyoto Imperial Palace after it was destroyed by fire.

Sights

●Joshoko-ji Temple
Joshoko-ji Temple was built in the 14th century and is a Zen Buddhist temple belonging to the Tenryuji School of the Rinzai Sect. It has a connection to the Imperial family because its founder was Kogon, the retired emperor who became a Buddhist monk. The temple is famous for its Kokonoe-zakura (cherry tree with ninefold cherry flowered) (natural treasure) which is said to have been planted by the Cloistered Emperor Kogon and Sakon no Sakura (the Cherry Tree on the left) donated from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

 
●Suginosei-natural aroma oil studio
Suginosei is the studio to refine 100% natural aroma oil from Kitayama sugi (Kitayama cedar trees) and Kuromoji (spicebush) grown in Keihoku and Yuzu (citron) grown in Mizuo. There is a tour to see how to cut down a cedar tree and extract essential oil and also experience it.
 
●RATOUR
 「RATOUR」is a popular glamping facility in which guests can enjoy BBQ and a hot spring with the murmur of a stream and the breath of nature.Also, there are many B&Bs run by local farmers, where you can experience life in the countryside, including activities like chopping firewood or eating meals prepared on traditional stoves or hearths.
https://www.kyotokeihoku-glamping.com/retour-kyoto/

●Kyobu-an
Kyobu-an is a soba noodle restaurant with a traditional hearth and stove. The 100% buckwheat noodles are handmade from the local soba plants nurtured by pristine water. They are amazingly smooth and delicious. The noodles are also a good match with the seasonal dishes using local foods.
https://keihoku-m.com/
●Miyama 
Miyama has 39 thatched-roof houses and is designated as a national  Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The bus transportation network “Miyama Keihoku Bus Travel Route” will enhance your travel experience by allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery on the ride or drop in at established local breweries to taste their sake.

Events

●Keihoku Furusato Matsuri Festival
This is the biggest festival in Keihoku area held in the first half of November every year. As an event to introduce Keihoku's industry and culture, you can enjoy performances on a stage, shopping fresh local vegetables and other local products as well as some wild game meat dishes at stands which are becoming popular recently.
https://kyoto-keihoku.jp/en/

Tips

Taxis cannot be called from this area, so please use the “Miyama Keihoku Bus Travel Route” to get around the area.
https://www.miyama-keihoku.com/en_top/