Rivers & Lakes Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

5 Compelling Reasons to Visit Japan’s Kamo River

The Kamo River or “Kamogawa” is the most significant river in Kyoto, running across the entire prefecture as a central place of gathering.

To save you reading an entire article answering a yes or no question, the answer you’re after is YES, tap water is safe to drink in Japan.

Riverside parks are one my favorite aspects of Japan’s natural scenery, so I thought I’d make a list of my favorite ones to visit!

Summer in Japan can be deadly, especially in more southern regions like Kyoto. Here’s how you can survive and thrive through the heatwave!

The natural scenery of Japan’s rivers, lakes, and mountains carry a certain aesthetic associated with calmness, but is it a placebo effect?

The Katsura River is Arashiyama’s most spots of scenic beauty, yet is so often overlooked by the likes of the bamboo grove and monkey park.

Japan is the land of mountains, rivers, and lakes, so I thought I’d piece together my 5 favorite spots in Japan to enjoy views of the water.