Yawata

Yawata, a city in southern Kyoto Prefecture, is home to Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū, a major Shinto shrine that draws visitors to its hilltop setting above the city. The surrounding region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the city sits at the water's edge where the Yodo, Kizu, and Katsura rivers meet, offering scenic views and a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants nearby.

• Population71,656
• Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi