Shijō Street, Kyoto

Name: Shijō Street
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#174 among attractions in Kyoto

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Shijō Street runs in the center of Kyoto, Japan from east to west through the commercial center of the city. Shijō literally means Fourth Avenue of Heian-kyō, the ancient capital. ()

Local name: 四条通 Coordinates: 35°0'14"N, 135°46'37"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kōdai-ji, Kennin-ji.

~320 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
2 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...
0.4 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
11 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...
~1600 ftSE
Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
Kōdai-ji, Kyoto
8 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...
~1530 ftSW
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
8 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...
0.5 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shōren-in, Kyoto
13 min walk • Shōren-in, a serene oasis nestled in the bustling city of Kyoto, Japan, is a historic temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the urban pace. Known for its intimate connection with the imperial family and its role as a residence for high-ranking monks, Shōren-in...
~1790 ftE
Grand circa-1618 Buddhist temple complex
Chion-in, Kyoto
9 min walk • Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
~1200 ftE
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
6 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 miN
Museum, Art museum
Yūrinkan Museum, Kyoto
15 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.
0.4 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
10 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 miSE
Street
Sannenzaka, Kyoto
15 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.
~1490 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shijō Street?

Nearby attractions include Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto (2 min walk), Ichiriki Chaya, Kyoto (3 min walk), Gion, Kyoto (3 min walk), Miyako-Odori, Kyoto (5 min walk).

How to get to Shijō Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shijō Street:

Bus

Gion • Lines: 100, 18 (1 min walk)
Chionin-mae • Lines: 18, 206, 京都岡崎ループ (5 min walk)

Train

Gion-shijo (8 min walk)
Sanjo (12 min walk)

Metro

Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (11 min walk)
Higashiyama • Lines: T (11 min walk)