Kamo river
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The Kamo river runs north to south in central Kyoto with walking or cycling trails on both sides.
Surprisingly, this is one of the best places in Kyoto. You can ride your bike, go for a walk, or just stop and enjoy a little bit of nature while having some food and drinks. Note: It's legal to drink alcohol in public in Japan.
Particularly around #sanjo and #shijo bridge there are a large number of people siting and having small parties, etc. Also in this area is pontocho and kiyamachi which are the heart of nightlife in Kyoto.