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Takao River Hike 高雄

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Takao River Hike
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Takao is a village located in the mountains northwest of Kyoto. It is the starting point for a hike that includes two temples and a river suitable for swimming in warmer months. The hike from Takao to Hozukyo is approximately 11 kilometers long and takes about six hours to complete.

Source: insidekyoto.com ↗, read 2026-09-10

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