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Pontocho Alley

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Pontocho Alley

先斗町

Est. 150Kyoto, Kansai

Overview

Atmospheric narrow alley along Kamogawa River with traditional izakayas and summer kawadoko riverside dining.

This atmospheric narrow alley runs along Kyoto's Kamogawa River, lined with traditional izakayas, restaurants, and bars that define the city's most romantic dining district. The summer months bring kawadoko riverside platforms extending over the water. The lantern-lit corridor represents quintessential Kyoto evening atmosphere.

Local tips

The narrow dining alley parallel to the Kamo River. Restaurants with river-facing terraces (noryo yuka) open May-September.

Practical info

Japanese name
先斗町
Nearest station
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (2 min walk)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
not required
Meals
Dinner
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