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ArashiyamaArashiyama

Also known as: 嵐山

A scenic district in western Kyoto centered on the Katsura-gawa (Hozu-gawa) gorge and the Togetsukyo bridge. It is also known for the Hozugawa river-boat ride from Kameoka, the Sagano scenic railway, and the Randen terminus.

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