Ninen-Zaka & Sannen-Zaka

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  • Address
    Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
  • Transport
    bus: 10min walk from Higashiyama-yasui bus stop, bus 206 from Kyoto Station, 10min walk from Higashiyama-yasui bus stop, bus 206 from Kyoto Station

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Lonely Planet review

This is one of Kyoto's most lovely restored neighbourhoods. The name refers to the two main streets of the area: Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka, literally 'Two-Year Hill' and 'Three-Year Hill'. These two charming streets are lined with old wooden houses, traditional shops and restaurants. If you fancy a break, there are many teahouses and cafés along these lanes. Located just downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera,