Kamigyō Ku

Kamigyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . The ward was a district of residences for the royalty, aristocrats, and upper classes in the old capital of JapanーHeian-ky.
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Wikipedia
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of 56 metres (184 feet)
  • …is also known as “Kami-kyō-ku”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kinkaku-ji and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen…
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The Kyōto Imperial Palace, also known as Dairi…
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is a flatland castle in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Kyoto and Higashiyama.
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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old…
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Some of the most picturesque parts of are…
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encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.

Kamigyō Ku

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Latitude
35.0267° or 35° 1′ 36″ north
Longitude
135.7529° or 135° 45′ 11″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q2QG3+M5
Geo­Names ID
1860508

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In Other Languages

“Kamigyō Ku” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “かみぎょうく”
  • Japanese: “カミギョウク”
  • Japanese: “上京区”
  • Japanese: “京都市上京区”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Imadegawa Station and Goō Shrine.

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