Kiyamachi Street, Kyoto

Name: Kiyamachi Street
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#219 among attractions in Kyoto

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Kiyamachi Street is a historical street in Kyoto, Japan, running north–south. It runs between Kiyamachi Nijō and Kiyamachi Shichijō on the eastern side of the Takase River near the Kamo River. There also runs Nishi-Kiyamachi Street on the western side of Takase River between Sanjō and Shichijō. It was constructed with the excavation of Takase River in the Edo period. Kiya is an old Japanese word which means woods stores. In 1895 a tram started to run between Kiyamachi Nijō and Kiyamachi Gojō. The tram line was moved to Kawaramachi Street in 1920s. ()

Local name: 木屋町通 Coordinates: 35°0'48"N, 135°46'12"E

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Kiyamachi Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyoto International Manga Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Heian Shrine, Sentō Imperial Palace.

0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum stands as a vibrant testament to Japan's rich manga culture. Established in November 2006, this unique institution serves as both a museum and a library, dedicated to the preservation, research,...
0.7 miE
Collection by contemporary local artists
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
18 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, the National Museum of Modern Art, commonly abbreviated as MoMAK, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a beacon of contemporary creativity. This esteemed institution, dedicated to the collection and exhibition of...
0.7 miE
Temple
Heian Shrine, Kyoto
19 min walk • Heian Shrine stands as a serene and grandiose symbol of Kyoto's cultural heritage, reflecting the city's deep historical roots and its enduring traditions. This Shinto shrine, established in 1895, was built to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of...
0.6 miN
Picturesque 17th-century palace gardens
Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto
16 min walk • Sentō Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a serene testament to the city's rich imperial past. This historic site, once a residence for retired emperors, embodies the opulent and refined aesthetics of Japanese court life.
0.8 miNW
Sacred and religious sites
Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto
20 min walk • Shirakumo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, in Kyoto, Japan.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto
19 min walk • The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is one of the oldest art museums in Japan. It is located in Okazaki Park in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto and opened in 1928 as a commemoration of Emperor Hirohito's coronation ceremony as it was initially called the Shōwa Imperial Coronation Art Museum of Kyoto.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Yūrinkan Museum, Kyoto
17 min walk • The Yūrinkan Museum or Fujii Saiseikai Yūrinkan is a private museum of East Asian art in Kyōto, Japan. Established in 1926 by entrepreneur and politician Fujii Zensuke, it is the second oldest private museum in Japan, after the Ōkura Shūkokan.
0.7 miSW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto
18 min walk • The Rokkaku-dō, official name Chōhō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. The name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape. This temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
~1390 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Honnō-ji, Kyoto
7 min walk • Honnō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism located in Kyoto, Japan. Its honzon is mandara-honzon from Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
ROHM Theatre Kyoto, Kyoto
17 min walk • ROHM Theatre Kyoto, originally known as Kyoto Kaikan, is a concert hall and performance venue located in Kyoto, Japan. The main hall was first opened in 1960 and seated 2,005 patrons.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Minami-za, Kyoto
18 min walk • Minami-za is the primary kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1610 as Shijō Minami-za. The current building, with a 1,086 seat capacity, was built in 1929.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kiyamachi Street?

Nearby attractions include Zest Oike, Kyoto (5 min walk), Honnō-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kyoto (8 min walk), Sanjō Ōhashi, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Kiyamachi Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kiyamachi Street:

Bus

Kyoto Shiyakusyo-mae • Lines: 17, 21, 22, 23, 3, 4, 41, 43, 5, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, Mn17 (6 min walk)
Kawabata Nijo • Lines: 16, 17, 51, 特16, 特17 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae • Lines: T (5 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (9 min walk)

Train

Sanjo (9 min walk)
Jingu-marutamachi (11 min walk)