Michi-no-Eki Woody Keihoku
About the Woody Keihoku Camera
Keihoku is the mountainous northern part of Kyoto city, far enough from the centre that most people are surprised it is the same municipality. This camera watches the roadside station on Route 162, the Shuzan Kaido that runs north-west out of the city toward the Sea of Japan.
The district's identity is forestry. These hills produce Kitayama cedar, the straight, fine-grained timber used in traditional Kyoto architecture and tea houses, and the plantations give the slopes their distinctive combed appearance.
The practical value is the road. Route 162 climbs and winds, and in winter the difference between central Kyoto and Keihoku can be the difference between wet tarmac and packed snow. Drivers heading for Miyama or the coast use views like this one to decide whether to go.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: road and snow conditions on Route 162, Kitayama cedar slopes, autumn colour in the northern hills
- •Nearby: Keihoku, Miyama's thatched village, Route 162 Shuzan Kaido, Kyoto city centre to the south
- •Note: a roadside station camera, useful for checking the mountain road in winter
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Woody Keihoku camera live?
Yes. It streams the roadside station continuously.
Is Keihoku really part of Kyoto city?
Yes. It is the mountainous northern part of Ukyo ward, well outside the urban centre.
What is Kitayama cedar?
The straight, fine-grained timber grown in these hills and used in traditional Kyoto architecture and tea houses.
Why check this camera in winter?
Route 162 is a winding mountain road, and conditions here are often far worse than in central Kyoto.
