Kawaramachi, Nakagyoku Area

Hal-Day. Characteristics of Kyoto


Getting off the subway at Shijo Station, you are at the busiest part of
Kyoto. Downtown Shijokawaramachi holds modern and stylish places and traditional
old places, which gives you some nostalgic feeling. Fun place to visit
all year around.
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Try dining at restaurants which used to be old town houses, You'll enjoy a lot.

Nishiki Ichiba Market: Local Kyoto products and fresh vegetables.
Shoei-do: Incense. Phone: 075-212-5590
Nishimura Eisei Boro Hompo: Sweets for infants. The building which was built 70 some years ago is worth visiting. Phone: 075-231-1232

Always fun to visit this area.
In July, Yamaboko Float Parade draws a huge crowd.