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Kyoto Ducklings' Annual Temple to River Trip

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Kyoto Ducklings' Annual Temple to River Trip

Ducklings born at a temple in Kyoto move to a nearby river in what has become an annual event. The move has become an annual event since a pair of ducks came to the temple and had babies. Eight young ducks began their journey from Yoboji Temple.

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The mother duck soon disappeared, but that didn’t stop the children from continuing their adventure. The biggest obstacle is a busy street, located just in front of the Kamogawa River. When they got to the street, the ducklings took a rest on a sidewalk. Spurred on by locals, they safely crossed the street and arrived at their destination. The trip to their new home took about two hours.