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[2023] Naturally healed and refreshed! 7 Recommended Spots in Kameoka, Kyoto

Kameoka area in Kyoto where new restaurants are increasing. There are also highlights such as the turtle spot named after the place name and the cool green foliage spot that you should visit this summer. Let's take a refreshing tour of Kameoka while feeling the rich greenery.

1.Cool down with coffee from the Oasis near the station [KURKI COFFEE]

The store is a 100-year-old old folk house that has been renovated with a Scandinavian design. You can enjoy sweets such as sandwiches and muffins along with specialty coffee from [Circus Coffee] in a relaxing space. There is also a take-out window, so it is easy to use while commuting to school or work or by bicycle.

Appearance of KURKI COFFEE

KURKI COFFEE

  • kurki coffee
  • 37-8 Yasuji, Oiwakecho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 2 minute walk from JR Kameoka Station South Exit
  • Tel.070-4811-0415

2.Eat colorful local vegetables at [Pepin CAFE]

Located on the 3rd floor of a building near the Kameoka City Library, this cafe offers a view of Kameoka's rich natural scenery from the window. You can spend a relaxing time while enjoying a menu that uses organic vegetables grown by farmers in the city. Filled with taco rice with beautiful colors and rice ball sets using fermented foods.

Pepin CAFE taco rice

Taco rice 1540 yen. Spicy taco rice uses koya tofu instead of meat. Plenty of colorful seasonal vegetables

Pepin CAFE

  • Pepin Cafe
  • April 24, 2023 open
  • 3F, 44-1 Marumachi, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Short walk from "Kitamachi Minami" bus stop
    8 minute walk from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel.0771-20-9062

3.The beautiful flowers of [Kusanomi] will make your heart flutter.

A flower shop with a brilliant sense, such as the dried flower decoration for the ceiling of [Pepin CAFE] in the same building. Mainly fresh flowers, they sell succulents, homemade dried flowers, vases, pots and other miscellaneous goods. It is also recommended to ask the owner to make a bouquet for you.

Inside view of Kusanomi

Kusanomi

  • Celandine
  • February 13, 2023 open
  • Kyoto Prefecture Kameoka City Marumachi 44-1 1F
  • Short walk from "Kitamachi Minami" bus stop
    8 minute walk from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel.0771-45-8334

4.Breathe in the sacred air at Hashirita Shrine, where you can meet turtles

A historic shrine that is said to have been built in the early Nara period. Historical dramas such as movies and dramas are often filmed, and the main shrine stands quietly surrounded by trees, creating a mystical atmosphere. Turtles can be seen here and there, such as on the plaques of torii gates and the bases of lanterns, so it's fun to look for turtles hiding in the precincts.

Hasuta Shrine

Hasuta Shrine

  • Haseda Shrine
  • 1 Hasuta, Amarube-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 4 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Kokudo Anagawa"
    10 minutes by car from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel: None

5.Savor the new specialty of [Tanba Kamegoro] with the charm of local ingredients

Kameoka's new specialty Kameyaki appears in front of Hasuta Shrine. They are baked one by one in a mold made by actually taking a mold of the minogame attached to the torii gate of Hasuta Shrine. Naturally cultivated wheat from Nantan, Tamba Dainagon adzuki beans, and plain sugar are used. Eggs and milk are not used, so I am happy that many people can enjoy it.

Turtle grilled by Tamba Kamegoro

Kameyaki with tsubuan for 350 yen. It is also characterized by its crispy thin skin and plenty of red bean paste inside. Already a popular snack for local children

*August is for events only. Check SNS for details

Kamegoro Tamba

  • Tanba Kamegoro
  • October 28, 2022 open
  • In front of Hasuta Shrine, 2 Hashirita, Amarubecho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 4 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Kokudo Anagawa"
    10 minutes by car from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel: None

6.Freshly colored green maple leaves in summer [Kuwayama Shrine]

An ancient shrine that is said to have been built in 709. The main hall, which exudes a solemn atmosphere, was rebuilt in 1814. On the left is Kuwayamagu Shrine, which enshrines Omi no Takakami, and on the right, Hachimangu Shrine enshrines Honda Besson. It is a famous spot for autumn leaves, and the green maple leaves are beautiful from spring to summer.

Kuwayama Shrine

Kuwayama Shrine

  • Kuwaya Shrine
  • 22-2 Kamigauchi, Kamiyata-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • A short walk from the bus stop "Kuwayama Jinja-mae"
    7 minutes by car from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel.0771-22-1023

7.Go to [Anaoji Temple] where you can feel at ease with Buddhist statues and gardens

The ancient temple of the 21st Reisho of the Saigoku Sanjusansho. The statue of Shaka Nyorai reclining in nirvana, made in the Kamakura period, which is enshrined in the main hall, is called 'Nadebutsu' because it can be directly touched, and is believed to cure illness. The garden, designated as a scenic spot by Kyoto Prefecture, which can be seen from the study, was created in the Edo period. Be soothed by the splendid garden where seasonal plants and old trees add flavor.

Anaoji Temple

Anaoji Temple

  • Uncle
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kameoka City, Sogabe Town, Anato Higashinotsuji
  • A short walk from the bus stop "Anaoji-mae"
    8 minutes by car from JR Kameoka Station
  • Tel.0771-24-0809

8.Bonus: Feel the breeze on a rental bicycle at [COGICOGI JR Kameoka Station South Exit Port]

You can rent a bicycle at the south exit of JR Kameoka Station. Enjoy a tour of Kameoka while fully enjoying nature on an electric bicycle that can be ridden easily on slopes.

COGICOGI

COGICOGI JR Kameoka Station South Exit Port

  • Kogikogi JR Kameokaeki Minamiguchi Port
  • 1-1 Yasuji, Oiwakecho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture Kameoka Station South Exit
  • Short walk from JR Kameoka Station
  • Available 24 hours
  • From 220 yen per hour
  • http://cogicogi.jp/
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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