Ashiu research forest ( total area: 4,186ha) is located in the northeastern border part of Kyoto Prefecture. The area is characterized by high relief with altitudes ranging from 355 to 959m above the sea level and encompasses the headwater zones of Yura River flowing into Wakasa bay, the Sea of Japan.
Ashiu Study Natural Forest
Nantan, Kyoto, Japan
Stream Operator:
Kyoto University
Website:
http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cutting-edge/environment/page12.html