Nature
Kamo River Walk
鴨川
Paths run along both banks of the Kamo river through central Kyoto. The stretch between Sanjo and Shijo bridges faces the backs of the Pontocho restaurants.
Key facts
- Station
- Sanjo (Keihan Main Line)3 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 45 min
Tip
From May to September the Pontocho restaurants build dining platforms over the west bank. Cycling routes also follow the river.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Kawaramachi and Pontocho. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$376 per night. Where to stay in Kawaramachi and Pontocho
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Nightlife Kiyamachi-dori 木屋町通 A street following the Takase canal, dug in 1611, between the Kamo river and Kawaramachi-dori. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
- Street Pontocho 先斗町 A narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori one block west of the Kamo river, packed with restaurants and bars from inexpensive yakitori to exclusive traditional dining. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
- Street Gion Shirakawa 祇園白川 A stretch of the Shirakawa canal north of Shijo-dori, lined with willows, restaurants and ochaya, around the small Tatsumi bridge. Free entry 20 min 5 min walk
- Landmark Minamiza Theatre 南座 A kabuki theatre at the east end of Shijo bridge, founded in the early Edo period on the same site. Paid entry 30 min 1 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026