Kiyomizu-Zaka Street
Kiyomizu-Zaka Street
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The Kiyomizu-Zaka Street slopes uphill to Kiyomizu Temple and is packed with shoppers looking for Japanese souvenirs and crafts, including pottery, fans, wind chimes, tea, confectionary, and snacks.
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AraleMelbourne
Melbourne, Australia427 contributions
Jan 2020
I love this street, together with Ninenzaka and Sanenzaka. There's so much to see and so much to taste. It is a good place to appreciate the culture of Kyoto all in the one place. It is also full of photoworthy places as they are streets which has preserved from eras ago. Everything gives you a taste of the old Japan. Will come back again next time.
Written 20 January 2020
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Jesse_Gee1
Seattle, WA302 contributions
Apr 2019
Wonderful place to explore . Many many shops . A lot of tourist though . I would suggest going when sun is out and warm . All in all fun place to look for unique traditional gifts .
Written 22 April 2019
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AlvinFSH
Singapore157 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
before/after visiting the shrine, you will walk this street, littered with lots of shops selling delicacies and souvenirs for Kyoto.. be prepared for lots of tourists..
recommended to come here after visiting the shrine as you can just bring all the stuff back to your accommodation after buying..
recommended to come here after visiting the shrine as you can just bring all the stuff back to your accommodation after buying..
Written 18 April 2019
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alicesiew73
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia54 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
With a hilly landscaped with terrace shops along the way to Kiyomizu-dera temple. Beautiful Weeping Cherry Blossom caught the attention of crowds. It was a unique shopping place for some authentic art and craft works from Japan. The bamboo art work, clay and pottery, clothes "omiyage", Japanese wooden clogs and plenty of local snacks too! Each stalls has it own specialty than you wouldn't find bored and repeating! Especially during Cherry Blossom festive season, the opening hours in Kiyomizu-dera temple was extended till night time! Another feel of the night scene here! We also met few ladies beautifully dressed in their Kimono! We highly recommend those people who visit Kyoto as a must because this is a place for souvenirs and sightseeing ( the souvenirs price are reasonable too )! Definitely worth the time and money spend!
Written 17 April 2016
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LockStockandTravel
Speers Point, Australia505 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
No shortage of souvenir opportunities here!! And for those after some quality ceramics, this is the place to be - don't do the department stores, better range here!
I suspect that you could buy pretty much anything here - and it isn't just market stalls. There is some real quality in the offering. Lot's of people around Kiyomizu - including younger Japanese adults dressing up in period costume for an evening away from home. No shortage of food options and down towards the bottom of the hillside (near the coach parking area) a vendor selling the Worlds Best Steamed Buns - two buns and two beers, a bargain at ¥1250!!
I suspect that you could buy pretty much anything here - and it isn't just market stalls. There is some real quality in the offering. Lot's of people around Kiyomizu - including younger Japanese adults dressing up in period costume for an evening away from home. No shortage of food options and down towards the bottom of the hillside (near the coach parking area) a vendor selling the Worlds Best Steamed Buns - two buns and two beers, a bargain at ¥1250!!
Written 30 July 2014
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shereenboey
Osaka, Japan103 contributions
Sept 2013
Before going to Japan I researched on how to get to places via google street view and found this interesting hidden street. How to get there? As you walk down from Kiyomizu-dera, keep an eye for a pretty lane with downward staircase on your right. The street can connect all the way to Yasaka shrine. The view was an eye opener. I have never seen such clean traditional street. It beats Jiufen street coz Jiufen was darker and more narrow. Do not expect all houses/shops to be hundred yrs old coz it looks like just been built and some were in progress.
Written 24 June 2014
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Clodruss
Singapore, Singapore548 contributions
This street was nice and quiet when we walked thru early in the morning. Most shops were still closed, but it was a nice and peaceful break from the crowds, that one has normally.
My tip is go early to the Kiyomizudera temple and then walk this way north.
My tip is go early to the Kiyomizudera temple and then walk this way north.
Written 20 October 2013
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AlFergie
Brisbane, Australia122 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
This whole area is a bustling little maze of intensely concentrated Kyoto cultural shopping, eating and sights. The best time to walk here is after you've visited the temple complex and cooled off with a shaved ice at the little open air cafe overlooking all Kyoto there. It was end of summer when I was there and HOT. I decided to follow the Lonely Planet walk through the Zakas next. best advice is to use any map as just a guide only, as there is just so much to see and so many people to walk with/through. (I got lost almost immediately.) There are the usual fans, icecreams, green tea and Traditional Sweets shops to bypass. But amongst all this, the pottery shops are special, some really funky little designer arty boutiques, and there are quite a few little traditional Kyoto tea houses too. I decided to enter a mysterious little tea house and tried an iced matcha and a sweet, smokey glutinous rice snack. It was really fun. As I was on my own I was a little bit anxious about where I was going, got lost in the maze of streets, then surrendered to the adventure. I found myself wandering down a street where Geisha visit a shine for blessings and turned around to discover an incredible historical pagoda behind me. Then just a hop, skip and jump back to the main road and Kyoto's fantastic public transport!
Written 27 September 2013
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ChristianTVC
Subang Jaya, Malaysia391 contributions
Jul 2019
One must walk up this street which is the only way led to Kiyomizu Temple. You will never miss this street since there are tons of people are using the same path.
Plenty of shop ranging from art and crafts, kimono rentals, delicacies, desserts, restaurants, souvenirs, mostly Kyoto based products.
Easily spent 30-60mins walking into these shops on this 600-800m long street.
Plenty of shop ranging from art and crafts, kimono rentals, delicacies, desserts, restaurants, souvenirs, mostly Kyoto based products.
Easily spent 30-60mins walking into these shops on this 600-800m long street.
Written 24 July 2019
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F2555OYjimc
Hong Kong, China32 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
This area is filled with many local shops selling umbrellas， pottery， clothing and other goods。 There are also a lot of restaurants to choose from。You are likely to see a lot of women dressed in the traditional kimono‘s， many of them are tourest that come here to experience the local atmosphere and dress。
Written 25 June 2019
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What are the operating hours? Is there a night market?
Written 2 October 2019
I believe 9-5 . No night market I believe . Maybe on certain days of the month they do . Hope this helps .
Written 3 October 2019
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