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Kizugawa (木津川市, Kizugawa-shi) is a city located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is the southernmost city in the prefecture and it is named after the Kizu River, a tributary of the Yodo River, which runs through the city. Kizugawa City is a part of the Kansai Science City project and houses research facilities of several corporations, including Rohto Pharmaceutical and Omron. As of 1 September 2022 the city has an estimated population of 79,171.[2]

Kizugawa
木津川市
City
From upper left, clockwise: Kaijyūsen-ji, The Kids' Science
Museum of Photons, Fukujyuen Cha Research Center, Æon Mall Takanohara, Kuni-kyō Ruins, Kizu River
Location of Kizugawa in Kyoto Prefecture
Kizugawa
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°44′N 135°49′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
First official recorded3rd century AD
City SettledMarch 12, 2007
Government
  MayorNoriko Kawai
Area
  Total85.13 km2 (32.87 sq mi)
Population
 (September 1, 2022)
  Total79,171
  Density930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressKizu Minami-gaito 110-9, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府木津川市木津南垣外110-9)
619-0286
Websitewww.city.kizugawa.lg.jp
Symbols
FlowerCosmos
TreeCherry blossom

Kizugawa City is one of the few municipalities in Japan with a growing population. In a population estimate released by the Japan Policy Council, Kizugawa City is the only municipality in Kyoto Prefecture predicted to have a positive population growth rate by 2040.


History


The modern city was established on March 12, 2007, from the merger of the towns of Kamo, Kizu and Yamashiro (all from Sōraku District).

In the Nara period, Emperor Shōmu moved the capital from Heijō-kyō to Kuni-kyō, which was located on Kizugawa City's ground. Kuni-kyō served as the capital for 5 years from 740 to 744. Its ruins can be found in Kamo area. Now, Kizugawa City is a part of the national Kansai Science City project.


Geography


Aerial photograph of center area in 2021
Aerial photograph of center area in 2021

Kizugawa City is located on the southern border of Kyoto Prefecture. The Kizu River, from which the city inherits its name, runs through the city.


Demographics


Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Kizugawa has grown in recent decades.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2000 58,809    
2010 69,761+18.6%
2020 77,907+11.7%

Business



Kansai Science City and Enterprises


Being a part of the Kansai Science City project, Kizugawa City houses over 20 enterprises and research facilities including:

Also, Doshisha University Gakkentoshi Campus(学研都市キャンパス), which focuses on graduate studies in biomedicine, and Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) are also located in Kizugawa City.

Other public and private research organizations in Kizugawa City include:


Transportation


Kizugawa City serves as a commuter town for Osaka City, Kyoto City, and Nara City. Osaka City and Kyoto City are both within an hour by car or train, and Nara City is reachable in 15 minutes. Kizugawa city currently have JR and Kintetsu railways running through the city and a growing community bus system.


Rail


Kizugawa City is a key stop in railway system in Kansai. The JR Nara Line, Gakkentoshi Line, and Kansai Main Line converge at Kizu Station. Also in the west part of the city runs Kintetsu Kyoto Line.


Bus


Kizugawa City Community Bus (木津川市コミュニティバス) and Nara Kotsu Bus (奈良交通バス) run in Kizugawa City.

All Kizugawa City Community Bus buses, excluding Tono Line (当尾線), have a fixed fare. Kizugawa City Community Bus 1-Day Tickets are available at the city hall, branch offices, and on Kizugawa City Community Buses. They are useful for residents and visitors for traveling to several locations in the city.


Tourism


Kizugawa City is the home of several famous temples including:

Other attractions include:


Education



Postsecondary



High schools



Junior high schools



Elementary schools



Friendship cities



Notable people



References


  1. "木津川市観光サイト|お茶の京都|京都府南部(山城地域)の観光情報". ochanokyoto.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  2. "Official website of Kyoto Prefecture" (in Japanese). Japan: Kyoto Prefecture. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  3. Kizugawa population statistics



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[de] Kizugawa

Kizugawa (japanisch 木津川市, -shi) ist eine japanische Stadt im Süden der Präfektur Kyōto.
- [en] Kizugawa, Kyoto

[ru] Кидзугава

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