Kamogawa Noryoyuka, an early summer tradition in Kyoto, has begun on the right bank of the Kamogawa River from Nakagyo Ward to Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. On May 2, 2024, which was blessed with clear skies, a large number of guests were able to enjoy lively conversations while admiring the ever-changing scenery of the river and Higashiyama.
According to the Kyoto Kamogawa Noryo Yuka Cooperative Association, 86 stores have opened their floors in the approximately 2km stretch from Nijo-dori to Gojo-dori. For three years up until last year, Kyoto Prefecture had allowed businesses to remain open until the end of October in order to alleviate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on business, but starting this year, businesses will be allowed to open until the end of September as usual.
At Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, about 70 seats were filled with families, couples, and visitors from Japan. A 65-year-old system engineer from Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, who visited with his wife, said with a smile, ''It's a little chilly today, but it's great to feel the atmosphere of Kyoto and eat delicious food.I want to come back next year.''
