Kamo [town] - Kamo

Japanese: 加茂[町] - かも

An old town in Soraku County, at the southern end of Kyoto Prefecture. The main settlement is in the Kizu River basin, and the Kansai Main Line runs through it. It produces rice, tea, shiitake mushrooms, and flowers. It is located in the Kunikyo construction area, and is home to the ruins of Yamashiro Kokubunji Temple (historic site), Gansen Temple, and Joruri Temple. In March 2007, Soraku County's Kizu Town and Yamashiro Town merged to form Kizugawa City. ^{36.97 km2} . Population 15,607 (2005).

Kamo [town] [Kamo]

A former town in Tomata County in northern Okayama Prefecture. Most of the area is mountainous, with the main settlements being Konakabara in the Kamo River basin, a tributary of the Yoshii River, and Kuwabara along the Inbi Line. The town produces timber and cattle. It was once a prolific producer of iron sand. In February 2005, it was incorporated into Tsuyama City along with Katsukita Town in Katsuta County, Kume Town in Kume County, and Awa Village in Tomata County. ^{159.27 km2} . 5,529 people (2003).

Kamo [town] [Kamo]

A former town in Ohara District, eastern Shimane Prefecture. The Kisuki Line runs through it. It is located in the Aka River basin, a tributary of the Hii River. In addition to rice, grapes and other fruits are cultivated, as well as tea. In November 2004, it merged with Daito Town and Kisuki Town in Ohara District, Mitoya Town and Kakeya Town in Iishi District, and Yoshida Village to become Unnan City. ^{30.91 km2} . 6,806 people (2003).

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Japanese:

京都府南端，相楽(そうらく)郡の旧町。木津川流域に主集落があり関西本線が通じる。米，茶，シイタケ，花卉(かき)などを産する。恭仁京造営地で，山城国分寺跡（史跡），岩船(がんせん)寺，浄瑠璃寺がある。2007年３月，相楽郡木津町，山城町が合併し，木津川市となる。36.97km²。１万5607人（2005）。