Sannenzaka
Neighbourhood · Kiyomizu, Kyoto

Sannenzaka

Photo: Andrea Schaffer from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sannenzaka consists of stone-paved lanes lined with old wooden shops and houses. The area forms part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera temple. Visitors can see traditional architecture and buy local crafts along the way.

On day 2 of Kyoto in 5 days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes to 1 hour
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Walk uphill from Kiyomizu-Gojo bus stop

Itineraries with Sannenzaka

Day 2 of Kyoto in 5 days

Higashiyama's old lanes

How Sannenzaka fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Kiyomizu-deraHigashiyama
  2. 10:00Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka lanesHigashiyama
  3. 11:30Ishibe-koji laneHigashiyama
  4. 13:30Kōdai-jiHigashiyama
  5. 15:30Tea ceremonyHigashiyama
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Sannenzaka questions

Is Sannenzaka open every day?

The street is open at all times as a public road. Shops along it keep their own hours.

What shops are on Sannenzaka?

Traditional stores sell ceramics, sweets, and souvenirs. Many occupy historic wooden buildings.

Can you visit Sannenzaka at night?

The street remains accessible after dark. Lighting is limited and most shops close by evening.

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