寺町通

Teramachi-dori and Shinkyogoku Shopping Streets

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In Brief

Shopping Street in Downtown, Kyoto

9am - 9pm

Allow 2 hours

No regular closing days

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寺町通

Updated 25 April 2020

About Teramachi-dori and Shinkyogoku Shopping Streets

The two most popular shopping streets in Kyoto, forming the heart of the main shopping district. An excellent place to explore local life, these streets are packed with a range of shops, restaurants and cafes.

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