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People sit beside the Kamo River in central Kyoto.FREE RIVERSIDE WALK
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Kamo River paths

Pick a short riverside stroll or use Kyoto’s mapped 2.5, 4.3 and 9.2 km running routes.

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What to expect

The Kamogawa runs through central Kyoto, with riverside paths used for everyday walks and longer runs. Kyoto’s official guide maps three courses from Kamo Ohashi: 2.5 km toward Marutamachi, 4.3 km toward Takano and 9.2 km toward Nishigamo. Choose one section rather than treating the whole river as a single outing; bridges make it easy to join or leave the route.

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