Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Path in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.

2024-02-142024-09-04

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets, which have a Kyoto-like atmosphere, are popular spots visited by many tourists every day. Cute Japanese miscellaneous goods and souvenir shops line both sides of the path.

This article will share the highlights of Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Path along with some personal photographs.

Geting to Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Path from Kyoto Station

The most convenient way to reach Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Path from Kyoto Station is by bus, which does not require transfers.

STEP

Board bus number 86 or 206 from D2 bus stop at Kyoto Station Bus Terminal.

The bus terminal is located right next to the central exit of Kyoto Station on the north side. Follow the “Bus” signs located throughout Kyoto Station to the bus terminal. The photo above is the bus terminal.

Look for the pillar marked D2 and the bus number is 86 or 206. Be careful not to board a bus with a different number.

STEP

Disembark at Kiyomizu-michi bus stop.

It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to get here from Kyoto Station.

STEP

From the bus stop, walk about 550 meters, which takes about 8 minutes.

Highlights of Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Path Slope

The streets around Ninenzaka Path are traditional Kyoto-like scenes no matter where you look at them.

On the way to Ninenzaka, you can see a beautiful five-storied pagoda, which is also a popular photo spot.

At the southern end of Ninenzaka Path, the approximately 100m slope at the top of the stairs is Sannenzaka Path. The old Japanese townscape continues on the slope. It has been designated as one of Kyoto’s “Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings” along with Ninenzaka Path. Below I will introduce recommended shops in Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka.

Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya Branch

One of the popular spots in Ninenzaka Path is “Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya Branch”. This is a renovated old folk house that was built over 100 years ago.

I was able to enjoy an elegant cafe time in a space with a Japanese atmosphere.

Marun

“Marun” in Sannenzaka Path offers colorful and cute sweets and miscellaneous goods.

According to the staff at the shop, the sake barrels with a Mt. Fuji pattern are popular with foreigners.

Amulet charms are popular among tourists from Asia. Apparently some people buy in bulk.

Japanese pattern earrings are also popular among young women.

Konnyaku Shabon

“Konnyaku Shabon” , located between Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka,is really interesting soap store.

The soap is made so that it’s a squishy gelatin type almost like rubbery tofu or “konyaku”.

The store will show you how to break off a piece and lather it for use. The staff are also most than happy to give you a demo. Makes a unique present. According to the store staff, the lavender scent is the most popular.

Information of Ninenzaka&Sanneizaka Path

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