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Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto

Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto

Nijō Castle in Nakagyō-ku is famous for architecture and gardens.

Nijō Castle in Nakagyō-ku is famous for architecture and gardens.

Nakagyō-ku (中京区) is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "central capital ward."

As of 2016, the ward has an estimated population of 110,430 people. Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area. The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi. The three most famous festivals of Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, the Gion Matsuri, and the Jidai Matsuri can all be seen in Nakagyō-ku. It is also home to several historical places and temples.

Nakagyō

中京区
Ward of Kyoto
Location of Nakagyō-ku in Kyoto
Location of Nakagyō-ku in Kyoto
Nakagyō is located in Japan
Nakagyō
Nakagyō
Location of Nakagyō-ku in Japan
Coordinates:35°0′36″N 135°45′5″E [5]
Founded1929
Area
 • Total7.41 km2(2.86 sq mi)
Highest elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Lowest elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Population
(October 1, 2015)
 • Total109,341
 • Estimate 
(2016)
110,430
 • Density15,000/km2(38,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Websitewww.city.kyoto.lg.jp/nakagyo/ [6]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1930163,890—    
1940172,824+5.5%
1950155,522−10.0%
1960163,572+5.2%
1970130,482−20.2%
1980105,921−18.8%
199094,676−10.6%
200095,038+0.4%
2010105,306+10.8%
2015109,341+3.8%
Source: [1] [7]

Temples and landmarks

  • Nijō Castle a former residence for the Tokugawa Shogunate

  • Kyoto International Manga Museum

  • Nishiki Market

  • Museum of Kyoto

  • Kyoto Art Center

Economy

The ward is home to the headquarters of several companies:

  • Q-Games[1]

  • Shimadzu, in Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho[2]

  • Nichicon, in Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru[3]

  • Hatena, in Oike-dori Ainomachi-Higashi-Iru

  • Keifuku Electric Railroad, in Shijō-Ōmiya Nishi-Iru

Colleges and universities

  • Hanazono University

  • Kyoto College of Nursing

  • Suzaku campus, Ritsumeikan University

  • Nijo campus, Bukkyo University

References

[1]
Citation Linkwww.q-games.com"Q-Games Contact." Q-Games. Retrieved on September 17, 2010. "Arte Oike 3F Oshinisinotouin-cho 612 Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0042."
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.shimadzu.com"Corporate Profile." Shimadzu Corp. Retrieved on April 16, 2014.
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[3]
Citation Linkwww.nichicon.co.jp"Company Profile." Nichicon Retrieved on June 12, 2015.
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[4]
Citation Linkwww.city.kyoto.lg.jpOfficial website
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[5]
Citation Linktools.wmflabs.org35°0′36″N 135°45′5″E
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[6]
Citation Linkwww.city.kyoto.lg.jpwww.city.kyoto.lg.jp/nakagyo/
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[7]
Citation Linkwww2.city.kyoto.lg.jp[1]
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[8]
Citation Linkwww.q-games.comQ-Games Contact
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[9]
Citation Linkwww.shimadzu.comCorporate Profile
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[10]
Citation Linkwww.nichicon.co.jpCompany Profile
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Citation Linkwww.city.kyoto.lg.jpOfficial website
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