natural wonder
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Kyoto, Japan · Asia
Mukō works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nagaoka, 6km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Mukō is a town located in Kyoto, Japan. With a population of 56,859, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mukō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mukō to your route.
Mukō (向日市, Mukō-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the city has an estimated population of 56,070 in 23,748 households and a population density of 2200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 7.72 square kilometres (2.98 sq mi).
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Mukō is located in Kyoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9654 latitude, 135.7041 longitude.
Mukō has a population of approximately 56,859 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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natural wonder
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
An iconic Shinto shrine famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates that wind through the forested slopes of Mount Inari.
6 km · about 10 min drive
restaurant
A Kyoto ramen shop by the station serving soy-based pork-bone broth with stacked chashu and heaps of leek since 1947. Queues form outside from breakfast onwards, alongside its long-time rival next door.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A flatland castle in Kyoto built by the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, famous for its nightingale floors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
A Kyoto kissaten founded in 1940, serving its Arabian Pearl blend pre-mixed with sugar and milk by default. The wood-panelled original room off Sakaimachi street is a working institution, not a revival.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
A 1948 Kyoto tearoom lit entirely in blue, its walls hung with paintings by Seiho Takehisa. Famous for jelly punch, a glass of coloured gelatin cubes that glows under the blue light.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Kyoto's most famous geisha district with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, traditional teahouses, and cobblestone streets.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A historic Buddhist temple perched on a hillside with a massive wooden stage offering sweeping views over Kyoto.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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