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What is Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City?
Yamashina-ku , Kyoto is a beautiful area on the east side of Kyoto City and is one of the 11 administrative districts that make up Kyoto City. The district is surrounded by the northern part of the beautiful Yamashina Basin and its surrounding mountains, and has long served as an important transportation hub connecting Kyoto and the eastern part of the country.
Once a farming area bordering Shiga Prefecture, it has now developed into a bustling bedroom community, with many people moving here. In addition to its development as a residential area, the area also serves as a gateway to the eastern part of Kyoto City, with convenient access to the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway. The area is also very attractive as a tourist destination.
