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Parks · Nakagyo / Sakyo Wards
The long riverside banks of the Kamo River are officially recommended by the Kyoto tourism association for time with pets. Locals walk their dogs along the water daily, especially on the quieter stretches north of Demachiyanagi.
A flat, scenic, car-free walking route through central Kyoto where your dog can meet plenty of local dogs.
Listed by the Kyoto City Tourism Association as a spot to enjoy with pets; keep your dog leashed and pick up waste. No published hours as the riverbed is an open public space.
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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