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Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya N/A 0.6 mi 0.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ark Hotel Kyoto N/A 0.6 mi 1.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Aranvert Hotel Kyoto $181 0.7 mi 1.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hyatt Regency Kyoto $399 1.8 mi 2.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel $255 4.0 mi 6.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Giro Giro Hitoshina 1.1 mi 1.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Matsubatei 1.5 mi 2.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ramen Yumeyatai Moriguchi 20.2 mi 32.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Nijo Jinya 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Kiyomizu Temple 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 76 attractions in Kyoto
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Address: Ponto-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto
Japan
Tel: 075-221-2025

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Reviews of Pontocho

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“A must visit while in Kyoto.”
4 of 5 stars
bonefish2
Hawaii
Feb 3, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Pontocho is conveniently located and is thriving with activity in the evening, especially within the drinking establishments. You're bound to find an izakaya there to suit your taste and pocket book. We were there last February and will visit again this April, but this time with my two daughters both of whom love Japan for its culture and tradition. If... more

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Ponto-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Tel: 075-221-2025