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| Location |  Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
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| Owner | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| Opened | 1982 |
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| Ococias Kyoto AC | |
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
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| Location | Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
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| Owner | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| Opened | 1982 |
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| Ococias Kyoto AC | |
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
Coordinates: 34°52′11″N135°48′14″E / 34.86972°N 135.80389°E
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