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Pontocho Alley
landmark
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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