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Hanamikoji-dori Street

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Hanamikoji-dori Street

The quaint street which goes through the heart of Gion from north to south.

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Hanami-koji Street is a main street crossing Gion north to south from Sanjo to Kenninji Temple. It is “koji” (small alley), but the street is wide and lively with lots of stores hosting many tourists. The Teahouse district still maintains the traditional ambience in the district from Shijo-dori to the south. The original teahouses were on Shijo-dori and to the north of it, which were gathered to the current southern district in Meiji and Taisho Periods.

Ichiriki-tei, at the corner of Shijo-dori and Hanamikoji-dori, is a classic Teahouse used by distinguished figures and appears in Kabuki drama ”Kanadehon Chushingura.” From there to Kenninji Temple, Teahouse, restaurants and cafes line the street. Beyond there, there is Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre where Miyako Odori Dance is practiced.

The nearby alleys have many quaint shops, but many prohibit picture-taking. Please be considerate. Although on the north side of Shijo-dori has buildings and highrise apartments, when you turn from Hanamikoji into Shirakawa Street near Tatsumi Bashi Bridge, the preservation district for groups of historic buildings still has traditional Gion townscape for you to experience.

Highlights

  • Some shops provide kimono and Geisha experience.
  • You may see Geisha on the streets but taking their photos is not a good manner.
  • Picture-taking on private roads around Hanamikoji-dori is prohibited.

Photos

  • The road sign at the entrance of Hanamikoji-dori Photo Credit: iStock

    The road sign at the entrance of Hanamikoji-dori Photo Credit: iStock

  • Hanamikoji-dori is also the approach to Kenninji Temple Photo Credit: iStock

    Hanamikoji-dori is also the approach to Kenninji Temple Photo Credit: iStock

  • The night fall brings special ambience Photo Credit: iStock

    The night fall brings special ambience Photo Credit: iStock

  • A little to the west from Hanamikoji, Tatsumi Bashi neighborhood has the classic Kyoto scenery. Photo Credit: kyoto media support center

    A little to the west from Hanamikoji, Tatsumi Bashi neighborhood has the classic Kyoto scenery. Photo Credit: kyoto media support center

  • Quite a few walk in kimono around Gion Photo by Graphic Corporation

    Quite a few walk in kimono around Gion Photo by Graphic Corporation

Reviews

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  • 芸
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    Beautiful Kyoto. Definitely worth coming for a walk and taking pretty photos.

  • Chungjian Huang
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    Hanamikoji-dori Street really feels like Kyoto. The stone-paved street and traditional buildings create such an amazing atmosphere, and if you're lucky, you might even spot a geisha. It feels really special just walking here.

  • LINSU_CING
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    Most of the buildings on Hanamikoji Street are teahouses and restaurants. They keep their old-fashioned look and interior decor, making you feel like you've traveled back to the Edo period.

  • 連坤
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    Hanamikoji-dori has such a poetic name. It was a famous entertainment district in ancient times.

Details

Name in Japanese
花見小路通
Postal Code
605-0074
Address
South of Gion Town, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Hours
Walk around anytime
Directions
1) From Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, Exit 6, walk 3 min.
2) From Hankyu Kawaramachi Station Exit 1A, walk 7 min.
3) From JR Kyoto Station, ride the City Bus Route 100 or 206, get off at Gion Stop and walk 2 min.
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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