Katsura River

Coordinates: 34°52′50″N 135°40′41″E / 34.880548°N 135.678056°E / 34.880548; 135.678056
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Katsura River
The Togetsukyo Bridge
Native name桂川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Yodo River
Length107 km (66 mi)
Basin size1,159 km2 (447 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemYodo River

The Katsura River (桂川, Katsura-gawa) is a continuation of two other rivers, the

Uji
rivers.

The Katsura River area features some of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and Japan, such as

Matsuo Shrine, and, as a counterpoint to the channelled Kamo River, supports acres of agricultural area on its flood plain. It also is known for its summer supply of ayu and is a popular place for holding barbecues
.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Togetsu-kyo Bridge". Kyoto City Tourism Association. Retrieved 14 November 2020.

External links

34°52′50″N 135°40′41″E / 34.880548°N 135.678056°E / 34.880548; 135.678056 (confluence with Kizu River and Uji River)