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Pontocho Alley

Pontocho Alley

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Pontocho Alley

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Location: Japan

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1. Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 祇園四条

13.9km

03:44

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 四条

17.7km

04:44

210m

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3. View of Kyoto – Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine loop from 東山

27.6km

08:04

710m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wiro L.

February 13, 2020

The pontocho (先斗町, pontochō) is one of the most atmospheric dining areas in Kyoto. It is a narrow lane that runs from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of the Kamogawa River. The alley is full of restaurants on both sides, offering a wide variety of dining options, from inexpensive yakitori to traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine to foreign cuisine and highly exclusive eateries that require the right connections and a tight budget.
Most of the restaurants along the east side of the alley overlook the Kamogawa River. From May to September, many of them build temporary platforms over the flowing water, where guests can dine outdoors. This type of food, known as Kawayuka, is designed to overcome the summer heat and is a great way to try traditional Kyoto cuisine while enjoying the cooling effects of the running water and the lively summer vibe.

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Maik

October 27, 2019

»Pontocho« is a narrow alley with many restaurants that leads from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, a block west of the Kamogawa River. Most of the restaurants on the east side of the alley overlook the Kamogawa River.

From May to September, many of them build temporary platforms across the river where guests can dine outdoors. The flowing water creates a cooling effect that makes the summer heat in Kyoto more bearable. A great place to spend the summer evenings.

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Gordon

August 26, 2023

Comments above still hold true. Definitely worth a visit.
Some of the photos are a little dated, alley is newly paved and now looks more pleasant.

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Distance 905 m

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Pontocho Alley

1. Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 祇園四条

2. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 四条

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