Miyagawa-chō, Kyoto

#230 among attractions in Kyoto

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Miyagawa-chō is one of the hanamachi or geisha districts in Kyoto. 'Miya-gawa' means "Shrine River", referring to the nickname of the Kamo River just south of Shijō. During the Gion Festival the mikoshi of Yasaka Shrine used to be purified here in the waters of the river. 'Chō' means "town", "block", or "neighborhood". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°59'59"N, 135°46'15"E

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Miyagawa-chō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyoto National Museum, Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kōdai-ji.

0.7 miS
Japanese art and culture since 1897
Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto
18 min walk • The Kyoto National Museum, nestled in the heart of the culturally rich city of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a testament to the nation's artistic and historical heritage. Established in 1897, this esteemed institution is one of the oldest and most prestigious museums in...
0.5 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
13 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
0.5 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
13 min walk • The Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a quintessential piece of Kyoto's historic skyline. This five-story pagoda stands proudly in the city's Higashiyama district and is part of the Hokan-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple with a history that stretches...
0.6 miE
Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
Kōdai-ji, Kyoto
15 min walk • Kōdai-ji, a serene Zen temple nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent historical figure, the temple is a...
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Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
0.6 miNE
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
17 min walk • Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals.
0.6 miE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
17 min walk • The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the dead of the Pacific War located in Eastern Kyoto. The concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was built by Hirosuke Ishikawa and unveiled on 8 June 1955. The statue is 24 m high and weighs approximately 500 tons.
0.6 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto
15 min walk • Toyokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1599 to commemorate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is the location of the first tamaya ever constructed, which was later destroyed by the Tokugawa clan.
0.6 miE
Street
Sannenzaka, Kyoto
16 min walk • Sannenzaka, or Sannen-zaka, is a stone-paved pedestrian road and tourist attraction in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The road is lined with traditional buildings and shops, and is often paired with the similar road, Ninenzaka.
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Theater, Concerts and shows
Minami-za, Kyoto
8 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.
0.7 miN
Street
Sanjō Street, Kyoto
17 min walk • Sanjō Street（三条通さんじょうどおり sanjō dōri）is a major street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinomiya in the Yamashina-ku ward to the vicinity of the Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Miyagawa-chō?

Nearby attractions include Kennin-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Rokuharamitsu-ji, Kyoto (6 min walk), Minami-za, Kyoto (8 min walk), Shijō Kawaramachi, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Miyagawa-chō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Miyagawa-chō:

Bus

Kawaramachi matsubara • Lines: 17, 4, Mn17 (5 min walk)
Shijo Keihan-mae • Lines: 16, 21, 23, 41, 43, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 京都岡崎ループ, 特16 (9 min walk)

Train

Kiyomizu-gojo (7 min walk)
Gion-shijo (7 min walk)

Metro

Shijō • Lines: K (17 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (18 min walk)