All Reviews of Shinkyogoku Shopping Street

Shinkyogoku Shopping Street is a classic covered shopping arcade with a long history in Kyoto. The overall atmosphere is lively and youthful. The street is packed with trendy clothing stores, anime merchandise, souvenir shops, and all kinds of food, and there’s no need to worry even on rainy days. Hidden within the shopping street is the popular Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. It is believed to be especially effective for academic success and warding off misfortune. The “Nishiki Water” that springs from the shrine and its distinctive fortune slips add traditional cultural charm to this modern, fashionable shopping street.

When in Kyoto, you definitely have to check out Shinkyogoku Shopping Street. It has a strong Kyoto shopping atmosphere, with plenty of clothing stores, drugstores, souvenir shops, and restaurants along the way, so you can take your time browsing and hunting for finds.

The shopping street is covered, so you don’t have to worry too much even if it rains, making it very convenient to explore. There are also quite a few small shops with a distinctive Kyoto feel along the way, and it’s easy to find souvenirs or something to eat.

There are quite a lot of food options here—desserts, matcha, takoyaki, and more. It’s really convenient for eating while you walk.

Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine isn’t very big, and you can probably see it in about 10 minutes. It feels more like a quick stop while you’re in the area.

This shopping street connects to Teramachi Street, so it's even more fun to explore both together.