A waterway connecting Kyoto and Osaka Bay, long closed for flood control, reopened Sunday as Japanese transport authorities began operating a lock on the Yodo River. The water route between the major ...

Running through the heart of the city, this gently flowing river offers a serene escape from Kyoto’s bustling streets. You’ll notice groups of friends gathered for picnics, couples strolling ...

The river is also habitat to the Japanese giant salamander, a protected species. Discover the river's history and its cultural influence on life in Kyoto.

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--Officials from the operator of the sightseeing boat that capsized in the river here say the accident resulted from the steersman falling overboard and the vessel ...

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--A rower died following a tour boat accident in the Hozugawa river here on March 28. According to the Kyoto prefectural police, the 51-year-old rower was pronounced dead ...