The Otokuni area is a specialty area for bamboo and bamboo shoots. Beautiful bamboo forests spread out at the foot of the Nishiyama Hills, and the area is said to be associated with the legend of “Kaguyahime” (Princess Kaguya). The local moso bamboo was brought back to Japan from China by Zenji Dogen in the […]
Kaide Castle was the residence of Nakakoji, a country gentleman who was active during the Warring States period. The wealthy landowners and samurai in the Otomune Nishioka region were well-known throughout the country for their participation in the country-wide uprising aimed at achieving autonomous regional governance. The castle remains a valuable example of the role […]
Hankyu Railway is collaborating with Kyoto City to develop the elevated area “TauT Hankyu Rakusai-guchi” between Rakunsai-guchi and Katsura Station. This area is approximately 1 km in length, and its first phase, which focuses on local shops and businesses, opened ahead of schedule on October 22, 2018. Initially opened as a ground-level station in March […]