Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
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jphi67
Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France890 contributions
July 2024 • Family
This is typical like other Kyoto streets all over the city.
Instagram makes it a crowded place that is no longer typical except to take to a beautiful temple just as crowded.
Even restaurants are full from the opening.
Finally the only advantage is to be near the SANJUSANGEN-DO 15 minutes walk.
Instagram makes it a crowded place that is no longer typical except to take to a beautiful temple just as crowded.
Even restaurants are full from the opening.
Finally the only advantage is to be near the SANJUSANGEN-DO 15 minutes walk.
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Written 9 July 2024
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AQUALUNA1
Singapore, Singapore974 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
This is my favourite place in Kyoto. If u like a more tranquil ambience and away from crowds. My suggestion is to stay near this place and go in late evening and early mornings. U can immerse into this beautiful historic place and be blown away by its old wooden houses and atmosphere.
Written 8 October 2024
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Princes of travel
Paris, France7,726 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The sannenzaka and ninenzaka alleys are typical alleys of Kyoto, not far from Hokan-ji Pagoda. One of them leads directly to it.
Crowded with tourists, it is sometimes difficult to get around. A must-see despite everything from Kyoto if you are around.
Crowded with tourists, it is sometimes difficult to get around. A must-see despite everything from Kyoto if you are around.
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Written 26 December 2024
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lynn h
Saint Louis, MO66 contributions
July 2024 • Family
If you want photos without hoards of people in them visit this spot early in the morning. We stopped at Starbucks for coffee at 8:30 in the morning. Then strolled the area snapping nearly people-free photos. (Word to the wise, if you want a place to sit at Starbucks, go early. It was packed) The area is a nice little walk back in time.
Written 8 July 2024
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Harisankar
Chennai (Madras), India187 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Wandered through this area multiple times during my Kyoto visit. Since, I stayed in Gion, accessing this area was especially easy. This is one of the signature areas of Gion and gets very crowded especially during mid day. The cobble stone paved narrow alleyways lined up with multiple shops, restaurants and cafes gives this place its identity alongside the famous Yasaka Pagoda. This place truly shines after nightfall and the whole place gains a fairytale or manga atmosphere.
Written 8 November 2024
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
It was a short walk from the City Bus Stop to the entrance of this attraction. It very crowded during my visit with bus loads of Japanese students on their school trips. Along the way to the temples are stores selling souvenirs and local snacks, coffee shops, small restaurants, etc. The walk was slow, the streets being very narrow and curvy, and with so many people.
Took some pictures here and hurriedly went to the City Bus Stop to go back to mynhotel.
Took some pictures here and hurriedly went to the City Bus Stop to go back to mynhotel.
Written 27 April 2024
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PeterSam
Japan12,225 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
Lady Nene, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, lived in Kodaiji Temple, north of Ninenzaka (Ninenzaka).
The historic road that she is said to have walked on is paved with stone and still exudes a sense of atmosphere.
The area known as Kiyomizuzaka, with its elegant stone pavement, stretches from Kodaiji Temple to Kiyomizudera Temple.
Continues from here with Ichinenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Sannenzaka.
This is a popular spot in Kyoto, and is always bustling with people.
On both sides of the road are rows of old Kyoto-style townhouses.
In addition to Kiyomizudera Temple, the area is dotted with other popular tourist spots, including Yasaka Pagoda, Kodaiji Temple, and Yasaka Koshindo.
The historic road that she is said to have walked on is paved with stone and still exudes a sense of atmosphere.
The area known as Kiyomizuzaka, with its elegant stone pavement, stretches from Kodaiji Temple to Kiyomizudera Temple.
Continues from here with Ichinenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Sannenzaka.
This is a popular spot in Kyoto, and is always bustling with people.
On both sides of the road are rows of old Kyoto-style townhouses.
In addition to Kiyomizudera Temple, the area is dotted with other popular tourist spots, including Yasaka Pagoda, Kodaiji Temple, and Yasaka Koshindo.
Written 15 June 2024
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Rainbow Train
Bordeaux, France209 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
The neighborhood is very cute. These are small streets with traditional buildings.
On the other hand, this place is very popular with tourists (especially during the cherry blossom season). There are only souvenir shops and restaurants (not bad by the way). But when we were there it was crowded!
All the same a pleasant time but if you come early, you will avoid the crowds
On the other hand, this place is very popular with tourists (especially during the cherry blossom season). There are only souvenir shops and restaurants (not bad by the way). But when we were there it was crowded!
All the same a pleasant time but if you come early, you will avoid the crowds
Written 18 April 2024
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John and Deb K
Karratha, Australia820 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A representation of Historic Japan, cobbled street and old buildings these narrow alleyways lined with local stores, souvenir shops and eateries. Be prepared for vast crowds. We found that alleys that did not allow photos were usually empty as these are more full of private homes but there were a nice respite.
Written 4 April 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,462 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This is the best place I know of to get a sense of old Kyoto. The neighborhood has lots of traditional wooden houses and shops situated along crooked narrow alleys. We were surprised though at how early most of the establishments close.
Written 15 April 2024
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what time do the shops close in this area?
Written 13 March 2024
What time do shops in this area usually open?
Written 30 April 2019
Namki K
Kyoto, Japan
What time do stores in Ni/Sannenzaka close around? Do they close so early even when Kiyomizudera opens until late night for lightup?
청수사 야간개장 하는데도 여기상점문 일찍 닫나요?
Written 16 November 2018
Hi all, if I would like to walk down slope instead of up, so can anyone recommend whether I should start from sannenzaka or ninenzaka?
Written 3 September 2018
You can start from Ninenzaka (also known as 2 years slope) before heading to Sannenzaka (the 3 years slope, that you've just mentioned)
Written 4 September 2018
Is ninenzaka and sannenzaka the place that leads to Kiyomizu dera? I intend to reach Kiyomizudera at 7.30 am and leave at 9.30 am on a weekday. Is it better to walk the 2 streets before I visit Kiyomizu dera or after that? Thanks in advance.
Written 1 June 2018
Weekdays are better choice. Both roads would lead to Kiyomizu-dera. Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are beautiful in the morning. I prefer to walk on the Ninenzaka steps though, the calm and quiet morning simply enticing and a great way to start the morning.
I suggest to start a short walk at 7:00am from Ninenzaka, you will pass by Sannenzaka on the way to Kiyomizu-dera. Once done, you can walk back to Ninenzaka, by then most shops have opened.
Written 5 June 2018
hello,
I have another questions, how long do you think I should spend in these two street?
Thank you very much, your advice would help my japanese trip this summer become more memorable.
Written 3 May 2018
Hello, I will be going to kyoto this summer and I am really confused between sannenzaka , ninnenzaka and higashiyama district (an old street that I saw many reccomendations on youtube channel about japan).
Is sannenzaka and ninnenzaka in higashiyama district? Or are they separated locations?
Thankyou very much.
Written 2 May 2018
Higashiyama is a district in eastern Kyoto that contains many historic temples and buildings. Sannenzaka and Ninnenzaka are two streets in particular that have been preserved specially for tourists. They are located near Kiyomizudera, in Higashiyama district.
Written 2 May 2018
How can I get here from Kyoto station using public transport? Or is it within walking distance? Thank you!
Written 7 November 2016
I recommend to combine Kiyomizu-dera, south Higashiyama (Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka slopes), Gion, Pontocho, with Fushimi Inari and Sanjusangendo (the artistic highlight of Kyoto) if you have a full day, and with Sanjusangendo if you have a half day. From Kyoto station, take JR Nara Line to JR Inari to visit Fushimi Inari. Then, take Keihan Railway from its Fushimi Inari (not JR Inari) station to Shichijo(7th street) station and walk 5 min to Sanjusangengo. Then, take a taxi (@1,000 yen) to Kiyomizu-dera or the Keihan again to Kiyomizu-Gojo (5th street) station and walk @15 min to Kiyomizu-dera(temple). Walk Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka slopes, see Yasaka Pagoda, Ishibe alley, visit Kodaiji temple and its nice garden, walk through the Yasaka Shrine, and head to Gion Hanamikoji and Gion Shirakawa River areas. If you have time, head to Heian Jingu Shrine. From Gion, you can take the Keihan Railway from Gion-Shijo(4th street) station, or subway Tozai (easy-west) Line from Sanjo-Keihan or Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae (City Hall Front) stations and transfer to subway Karasuma Line at Karasuma-Oike and go back to JR Kyoto station. For the merits of each train system in Kyoto for sightseeing, read the above article carefully.
Written 8 November 2016
If I would like to take bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto, is there any 5 days JR pass I can purchase? I saw some 5 days JR pass but not sure if it allows me to take bullet train. Please advise. thank you!
Written 7 February 2016
Sorry, I cannot help you. We were for a very limited time in Japan and just bought shinkansen tickets at the train stations. We never had problem to get seats despite we always purchased "on the edge". The frequency and punctuality is excellent. For example we took the risk to travel directly from Hiroshima to Narita airport to get the returning flight to Canada on the same day and just giving a margin of couple of hours for unexpected events, and everything worked like a precision watch. You may think that shinkansen tickets are expensive but is truly value for money. Good luck in Japan
Written 12 February 2016
Hi
Any advice on how to make reservation for lunch at Kokoen Garden?
What price range for a set meal?
Thank you.
Written 11 June 2015
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