Roadside Station Woody Keihoku Live Cam

Origins and Development

Situated along the winding mountain roads of the northern Kyoto district, Roadside Station Woody Keihoku emerged as a strategic rest area and community hub in 2003, under a prefectural initiative to promote sustainable “Kyoto travel” and bolster local economies. Built atop a gentle plateau near the confluence of the Keihoku and Otabi rivers, the station capitalizes on centuries-old forestry traditions, merging modern amenities with traditional “wood craftsmanship” endemic to the Tamba-Sasayama region. Its name—Woody Keihoku—reflects the extensive use of hinoki cypress, Japanese oak, and sugi (cryptomeria) in both structural elements and artisan products.