Imadegawa Street, Kyoto

Name: Imadegawa Street
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#110 among attractions in Kyoto

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Imadegawa Street is a major street that crosses the city of Kyoto from east to west, running approximately 7 km from the gate of the Ginkaku-ji to the vicinity of the railway crossing west of the Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°1'41"N, 135°44'8"E

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Imadegawa Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji, Kitano Tenmangū, Seimei Shrine.

1.4 kmNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
23 min walk • Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is renowned for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf, reflecting an image of opulence and serenity on the pond it...
1.7 kmNW
Long-standing temple with a Zen rock garden
Ryōan-ji, Kyoto
27 min walk • Ryōan-ji, located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple known for its enigmatic rock garden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Established in 1450 during the Muromachi period, the temple belongs to the Myoshinji school of...
~240 mN
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
4 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
1.5 kmE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
24 min walk • Seimei Shrine, a serene and historically rich Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a tribute to the revered Heian-era astrologer and diviner, Abe no Seimei. This tranquil site, enveloped by lush greenery, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient...
1.2 kmW
Temple
Tōji-in, Kyoto
20 min walk • Tōji-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Tenryū sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, and one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, first shōgun of the Ashikaga dynasty.
~570 mNW
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
10 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
1.6 kmSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Garden
Taizō-in, Kyoto
27 min walk • Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Zen priest Muinsoin in 1404.
1 kmNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
16 min walk • The Kyoto Museum for World Peace is part of Ritsumeikan University in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Museum is accessible to the public for a 400-600 Yen fee.
1.7 kmNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
27 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
1.5 kmSW
Temple complex with landscaped gardens
Myōshin-ji, Kyoto
25 min walk • Myōshin-ji is a temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, and head temple of the associated branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
1.8 kmN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
29 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Imadegawa Street?

Nearby attractions include Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto (4 min walk), Kamishichiken, Kyoto (6 min walk), Hirano Shrine, Kyoto (10 min walk), Daihōon-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk).

How to get to Imadegawa Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imadegawa Street:

Bus

Kitano Tenmangu-mae • Lines: 101, 102 (1 min walk)
Kitano Hakubaicho • Lines: 101, 102 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Tōjiin • Lines: B (17 min walk)

Train

Emmachi (19 min walk)
Myoshinji (26 min walk)

Metro

Nijo • Lines: T (30 min walk)
Nijojo-mae • Lines: T (36 min walk)