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Pontocho at night by Tom Bennett, CC BY-SA 2.0

 

About

Potoncho (in Japanese; Ponto Cho 先斗町) is a very popular dining, drinking and visiting spot in Kyoto. The alley though narrow is packed with restaurants offering a wide range of dining options from inexpensive Yakitori to traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine. There are also Geisha houses and Tea houses offering a very "Atmospheric" Kyoto feeling. It is famous with the Japanese in that it preserves traditional architecture and forms of entertainment. This area is not "inexpensive" however and be prepared to spend some money in any of the establishments. The alley comes from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Gion-Shijo

Sakyo Ward
kyoto, Kyoto 606-8383 Japan

About a 5-10 min. walk from Gion-Shijo or Kyoto Kawaramachi stations.

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Hotels & Lodging

Recommended

View a full list of Hotels and Lodging in or nearby Pontocho.

 

Hours & Fees

Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.

Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by contacting the attraction before visiting.