Shijo Bridge
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kyoto
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 20-30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-23:59 · Bridge and walkway open any time; nearby shops and riverbed by each hour
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free to cross · Bridge and Kamo riverside path any time
- Address
- Shijo-dori, Kyoto (Kamo River), Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.0040, 135.7680
Introduction
Shijō Bridge spans the Kamo River in Kyoto, carrying Shijō street between Gion and Pontochō on its banks and the Kawaramachi shopping district on the west. From the bridge you overlook the river, the Higashiyama hills and summer riverbed terraces, especially lovely at dusk and night, with autumn riverside maples. The Shijō Kawaramachi area is the city's busiest shopping and dining heart; the riverside path runs south to Sanjō Bridge and north to Kawaramachi, a core node for central Kyoto walks. Crossing is free and open any time.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| 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 |
Bridge and walkway open any time; nearby shops and riverbed by each hour
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free to cross |
|---|
Bridge and Kamo riverside path any time
Transportation
3 min from Keihan Gion-Shijo or Hankyu Kawaramachi
Get off at city bus Shijo-Kawaramachi
Gion on the east, Kawaramachi on the west, linked on foot
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Shijo Bridge?
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; Bridge and walkway open any time; nearby shops and riverbed by each hour
How much is the admission for Shijo Bridge?
Free Admission: Free to cross; Bridge and Kamo riverside path any time
How long should I spend at Shijo Bridge?
A typical visit takes 20-30 minutes.
How do I get to Shijo Bridge?
Subway: 3 min from Keihan Gion-Shijo or Hankyu Kawaramachi; Bus: Get off at city bus Shijo-Kawaramachi
