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Kitayama Cedar Avenue

📍 Kitayama, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kyoto
Category
Square & Landmark
Duration
30-45 minutes
Address
Kitayama, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Coordinates
35.0350, 135.7480

Introduction

The Cedar Avenue points to the tree-lined scenery of Kyoto's Kitayama, famous for Kitayama cedar (Kitayama-sugi). Prized for centuries in Kyoto's traditional architecture and halls such as the Katsura Imperial Villa and shrines, the straight-grained, fine-textured cedar is grown in the hills of Kita-ku around Kamigamo. Along Kitayama-dori, tall cedars arch overhead in a quiet green tunnel that shifts with the seasons; in winter they are wrapped in yukitsuri ropes against the snow. It is a calm spot to sense northern Kyoto's nature and craft, good for slow walks and photography, and pairs with Kinkaku-ji and Kamigamo Shrine on a northern Kyoto day.

✨ Highlights

1
Kitayama Cedar
Cedar prized in Kyoto's architecture, straight-grained and fine.
2
Green Tunnel
Tall cedars arch over Kitayama-dori in a quiet tunnel.
3
Seasonal Light
Fresh green, red leaves and snow each bring a mood.
4
Yukitsuri
Cedars wrapped in snow ropes in winter, a unique sight.
5
Craft Origin
Timber sourced near Katsura Villa and shrine masterworks.
6
Quiet Walk
Uncrowded and calm, ideal for slow walks and photos.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Kitayama and Kamigamo area, Kita-ku, Kyoto.
→Time Needed：A slow walk of 30-45 minutes.
→When Open：Avenue open any time; yukitsuri in winter.
→Cost：Free.
→Access：Kitaoji subway then a city bus toward Kitayama cedar.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

The tree-lined road is open to walk any time; yukitsuri snow ropes appear in winter

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree to walk

No large paid facilities along the road

Transportation

Subway

From Kitaoji subway station, change to a city bus toward Kitayama cedar

Note

No dedicated car park on the avenue; use public lots nearby

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kitayama Cedar Avenue?

Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; The tree-lined road is open to walk any time; yukitsuri snow ropes appear in winter

How much is the admission for Kitayama Cedar Avenue?

Free Admission: Free to walk; No large paid facilities along the road

How long should I spend at Kitayama Cedar Avenue?

A typical visit takes 30-45 minutes.

How do I get to Kitayama Cedar Avenue?

Subway: From Kitaoji subway station, change to a city bus toward Kitayama cedar