Japan Travel Kyoto 京都 - Pontochô Alley 先斗町

 Japan Travel Kyoto 京都 - Pontochô Alley 先斗町 (2019 0517)

Address: Pontocho dori, Kashiwayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8014, Japan中京区先斗町通

Direction:

3min walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Hankyu line/Sanjo Keihan and Gion Shijo on the Keihan Line

Pontocho Alley, which runs parallel to the west bank of the Kamo-gawa River between Sanjo and Shijo is considered by many Kyoto residents and visitors to be the most beautiful street in the city. It’s lined with traditional shops and restaurants, and no cars, modern buildings or gaudy signs are allowed.










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