A walk along the river in the central Kyoto

The Takano River which originates in the mountains of Ohara Yase flows north to south

 through the eastern part of the Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City.

On a cloudy, sultry day during the rains last week, I stepped down to the walkway

alongside the river close to the Demachiyanagi Station.

The pathway is wonderful for walking, jogging and cycling. 

Many wild flowers are blooming on the riverbanks.

Water is shallow, clean and clear.

The view and the sound of water made me feel cooler.

With different shutter speed, I hope you hear the sound of gushing water.

When you are with your camera, you pay more attention to the roadside/riverside flowers.

Red clovers

The Takano River (on your right) joins the Kamo River (left) to become

another Kamo River at the Kamogawa Delta. 
The same sound but different rivers written in different Chinese Characters; 加茂川and 鴨川.

Though stepping stones are placed, the rivers are shallow for people to walk across

if you don't mind get wet.

The Kamo (upper) and the Takano (lower)

The Kamo River (鴨川) flows down through the central part of the city.

Do you spot birds and turtles in the photo below?  

There are turtles and waterfowls like ducks and egrets at the Kamo River. 

(鴨/Kamo means Duck.)

In summer, the riverbank of the Kamogawa is lined with open-air restaurants traditionally.

Nouryou-Yuka: A Kyoto Summer Tradition

Linked to Mosaic Monday