Temple
Hokan-ji
Higashiyama•144m(2 min walk)
Ninenzaka
二寧坂Higashiyama, Kyoto
Historic area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Ninenzaka is a stone-paved pedestrian street in Kyoto's Higashiyama area. Its traditional buildings and small shops make it a natural place to slow down between nearby sights. The street joins the route through Sannenzaka towards Kiyomizu-dera, allowing these places to form one connected walk.
Steps interrupt the route, and the narrow street can become busy. Leave room for people passing through and avoid planning a tight connection immediately afterwards. A suggested 30-minute stop is a flexible browsing allowance, not a measured walking time. Add separate time for a meal or a longer shopping stop. Each business sets its own hours, and visiting the street does not guarantee that a particular shop will be open. If stairs are unsuitable, choose an alternative route before setting out.
Goshuin within a short walk
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Yasaka Koshin-do
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Number of goshuin available: 4
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Sorin-ji
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Yasui Kompiragu
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Number of goshuin available: 1
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Rokudo Chinno-ji
Higashiyama•492m(6 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 2
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Kiyomizu-dera
Higashiyama•566m(7 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 4
How do I visit?
Visit Duration
30 minutes
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