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 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 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.
Demographics
Temples and landmarks
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kyoto Art Center
- Museum of Kyoto
- Nijō Castle a former residence for the Tokugawa Shogunate
- Nishiki Market
Economy
The ward is home to the headquarters of several companies:
- Hatena, in Karasuma-dori Rokkaku-sagaru
- Keifuku Electric Railroad, in Shijō-Ōmiya Nishi-Iru
- Nichicon, in Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru
- Q-Games
- Shimadzu, in Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho
Education
Colleges and universities
- Hanazono University
- Kyoto College of Nursing
- Suzaku campus, Ritsumeikan University
- Nijo campus, Bukkyo University
References
External links
Media related to Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Japanese)
