Nightlife
Kiyamachi-dori
木屋町通
A street following the Takase canal, dug in 1611, between the Kamo river and Kawaramachi-dori. The stretch between Sanjo and Shijo is lined with bars, izakaya and restaurants.
Key facts
- Station
- Kyoto-Kawaramachi (Hankyu Kyoto Line)3 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 45 min
Tip
The cherry trees over the canal bloom in early April. Most bars and restaurants are on the stretch between Sanjo and Shijo.
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
- Nature Kamo River Walk 鴨川 Paths run along both banks of the Kamo river through central Kyoto. 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
- Shopping Teramachi and Shinkyogoku Arcades 寺町京極・新京極 Two parallel covered shopping streets running between Shijo and Sanjo. Free entry 1 h 5 min walk
- Shrine Nishiki Tenmangu 錦天満宮 A small shrine at the eastern end of Nishiki Market, facing Shinkyogoku, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. Free entry 10 min 4 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026