Pontocho, Kyoto

  Pontocho by Night
by Rabbityama
 
  • Pontocho by Night
      Pontocho by Night
    by Rabbityama
  • Pontocho by Day
      Pontocho by Day
    by Rabbityama
  •   Pontocho
    by trvlrtom
  • Pontocho
      Pontocho
    by bladedragon
  •   Pontocho
    by trvlrtom
 

15 Reviews of Pontocho4 out of 5 stars4

Sort by: Most recent | Most helpful

Write a Review
ponto cho
makkyo profile photo
makkyo 7 reviews
2 more images

Written Feb 18, 2006

Was this review helpful?

Pontocho-dori
Intrepidduck profile photo

2.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

Intrepidduck 595 reviews
Traditional style, but eccentric restaurant.

This is the place to visit after dark, it is mostly expensive traditional style restaurants with alot of old world charm at first world prices!

Updated Feb 2, 2006

Address: Central Kyoto

Related to:
 Arts and Culture
 Food and Dining

Was this review helpful?

Stroll at night
mattdoc profile photo
mattdoc 18 reviews

Browse and stroll through the Pontocho and Gion district at dusk

Written Dec 2, 2005

Was this review helpful?

Small Alleyway near the Gion
BorderHopper profile photo
BorderHopper 516 reviews
Narrow alley near the Gion Geisha district

update soon...

Written Jan 12, 2005

Was this review helpful?

Wonderful Pontocho.
j-san profile photo

1.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

j-san 548 reviews

So many cute little restaurants overlooking the river on one side with this tiny lane on the other! Saw a Geisha dashing home from here one early summer dawn...

Written Aug 26, 2002

Was this review helpful?

Top 3 Hotels in Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto  Kyoto

 6 Reviews and 478 Opinions  We stayed 3 nights at Kyoto Granvia Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar 1, 2008. We paid Yen 17,600 per night,... 

 Hotels in Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto  Kyoto

 1 Review and 332 Opinions  This hotel is situated a seven minutes taxi ride from the train station (about 7-800 yen) and five... 

 Hotels in Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto  Kyoto

 5 Reviews and 369 Opinions  First thing when you enter this hotel is that you notice is that it has a small front desk area for... 

 Hotels in Kyoto

The Place

Pontocho

Pontocho tips and photos posted by real travelers and Kyoto locals.

  Write a Review  
Map of Pontocho
Hotels Near Pontocho
4.0 out of 5 stars
12 Opinions
0.1 miles away
4.0 out of 5 stars
30 Opinions
0.2 miles away
4.5 out of 5 stars
65 Opinions
0.2 miles away
Experience Kyoto
 

The People

71 Members Live Here
 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 So many cute little restaurants overlooking the river on one side with this tiny lane on the other! Saw a Geisha dashing home from here one early summer dawn... 

71 members live in Kyoto

 

Questions and Answers

dordorlooi profile photo

Q:  Hi there, I’d try online booking for Shimizu Ryokan near the JR Kyoto station for dates: 8, 9 & 10 Jun. But it's fully book.... 

Pomerol profile photo

A: I stayed at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto which is about a 10 min walk from the station (I walked directly form there) and was quite happy with commodities and price. 

Read 3 Replies

postQuestion_button

Top Kyoto Writers

1

Kyoto is a must see for every tourist in Japan!

joiwatani profile photo

 Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places I have been. So, if you are interested in going to Japan, you must consider going to Kyoto City. Plan to stay there for at least three days to be able to... 

2

Cultural Capital Kyoto

Rabbityama profile photo

 Kyoto became the nation's capital in 794, ushering in the Heian Period. The city was modeled after the Chinese capital Chang-an in a grid and called Heian-kyo. Toji Temple (East Temple) and Saiji... 

3

WORLD OF ITS OWN (Kyoto,Nara,Osaka,Himeji & Kobe)

bkoon profile photo

 I*T*I*N*E*R*A*R*Y DAY 1 Kyoto (Kiyomizu Dera Temple and Gion Area) DAY 2 Kyoto (Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Shrine, Nanjenji, Ginkajuji Temple and Karawamachi Area) DAY 3 Kyoto (Kinkajuji Temple,... 

4

Kyoto

Gili_S profile photo

 In July 2009 we visited Kyoto for few days and had wonderful time exploring this city and its major sites. To most sites you can just walk or take a short bus trip, join me in a city tour as I walk...... 

5

KYOTO - THE HEART OF JAPAN

Pixiekatten profile photo

 In my opinion Kyoto is one of the most magnificent cities is the world - from what Ive seen so far! Its a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. Twice I have been to... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Kyoto page

Travel Editors for Kyoto

j-san profile photo
Rabbityama profile photo