There are two main rivers in Kyoto. On the East side the famous Kamo River flows while the scenic Katsura River flows in the West. Farmland stretches alongside the Katsura River, especially by Kisshoin in the South Ward where vegetables are grown on both sides of the river. Furthermore, there are different animals along the river. Carps swim in the water and cormorants can be found diving in the water and drying their wings on the concrete. Insects like butterflies and bees pollinate the vegetables along the river.

The railway crosses the Katsura River. When the train rides on the bridge the structure shakes. Those who are really lucky might see the train known as 'Doctor Yellow' on the Shinkansen line.