Temple
Hokan-ji
Higashiyama•279m(3 min walk)
Sannenzaka
産寧坂Higashiyama, Kyoto
Historic area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Sannenzaka is a stone-paved slope on the walking approach to Kiyomizu-dera in eastern Kyoto. Traditional buildings, small shops and places to pause line the route. It connects naturally with neighbouring Ninenzaka, so visit the two as one continuous walk rather than treating them as distant attractions.
There are steps and changes in level along the way. Keep your hands free, allow extra time when the street is crowded, and choose a different route if stairs are unsuitable for your group. A suggested 30-minute stop allows for a gentle stroll and looking around; it is not the time needed to cross the street. Temple admission, shopping and a seated meal need their own time. Individual businesses keep their own opening hours, so access to the street does not mean every shop is open.
Goshuin within a short walk
Temples, shrines and castles near Sannenzaka that give goshuin, closest first.
Temple
Yasaka Koshin-do
Higashiyama•287m(4 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 4
Temple
Kodai-ji
Higashiyama•359m(4 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 3
Temple
Kiyomizu-dera
Higashiyama•413m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 4
Temple
Entoku-in
Higashiyama•495m(6 min walk)
Temple
Rokudo Chinno-ji
Higashiyama•541m(7 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 2
Shrine
Yasui Kompiragu
Higashiyama•599m(7 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Temple
Sorin-ji
Higashiyama•653m(8 min walk)
How do I visit?
Visit Duration
30 minutes
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