thumb|right|Location of Sōraku in Kyoto prefecture

is a district in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2007, the district had an estimated population of 44,982 and a density of 252.27 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 178.31&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It has a natural water sanctuary, Kyoto Minami-Yamashiro.

Towns and villages

  • Kasagi
  • Minamiyamashiro
  • Seika
  • Wazuka

Former towns

The following towns merged to create the new city of Kizugawa on March 12, 2007.

  • Kamo
  • Kizu
  • Yamashiro

References