Temple
Seigan-ji
Nakagyo•319m(4 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 3
Pontocho
先斗町Kyoto
Food area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Pontocho is a narrow historic street between Sanjo and Shijo in central Kyoto. Traditional building fronts, fine latticework and its setting beside the Kamo River give the district a distinctive scale. It is also one of Kyoto's historic performing-arts neighborhoods.
- Traditional lattice-fronted streets
- Dining beside the Kamo River
Goshuin within a short walk
Temples, shrines and castles near Pontocho that give goshuin, closest first.
Temple
Honno-ji
Nakagyo•370m(5 min walk)
Shrine
Nishiki Tenmangu
Nakagyo•475m(6 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 3
Shrine
Yasaka Jinja
Higashiyama•830m(10 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 4
Temple
Kennin-ji
Higashiyama•889m(11 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Shrine
Kyoto Ebisu Jinja
Higashiyama•903m(11 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Temple
Myoden-ji
Sakyo•915m(11 min walk)
Know before you go
Explore the streetscape on foot and choose a specific restaurant if you want to dine here. Access, booking policies and prices vary between businesses. River-facing dining platforms are a seasonal feature, so check the establishment's arrangements rather than assuming outdoor seating will be available.
Tip from David Dias, Goshuin Atlas curator
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