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Kawaramachi, Shijo & Nishiki

The busy heart of downtown Kyoto: the Shijo-Kawaramachi shopping streets, Nishiki Market and Shinkyogoku, with Pontocho and Kiyamachi by the Kamo River. Gion is next door in Higashiyama. Recent events and places open any time are below.

After dark

Eat (dietary-friendly, open in the evening)

  • AIN SOPH. Journey KYOTOVegan · Vegetarian · until 21:00
  • Honke TankumaHalal · Shojin ryori · Vegetarian · until 22:00
  • NijiyaVegan · Vegetarian · until 20:30
  • MERCY Vegan Ramen 四条河原町店Gluten-free · Vegan · Vegetarian · until 23:00
  • GOOD NATURE BURGERVegetarian · until 21:00
  • MOON and BACK Ramen Bar KyotoGluten-free · Vegetarian · until 22:30
  • Shokaku Noodle KyotoGluten-free · Halal · Vegetarian · until 22:00
  • mumokuteki cafe KYOTOGluten-free · Vegan · Vegetarian · until 20:00
  • ハラル帆のるの和牛うどんHalal · until 22:00
  • 帆のるグランデ京都Halal · until 21:00

Drink (bars and izakaya open past midnight)

  • Zenseki Koshitsu Izakaya Jipangu Kawaramachi Sanjo Kiyamachiuntil 02:00
  • Bee's Kneesuntil 02:00
  • Ki Baruntil 02:00
  • L'Escamoteuruntil 02:00
  • Bar Rocking Chairuntil 01:00
  • Kushikatsu Tanaka Sanjo Kiyamachiuntil 01:00
  • Kiyamachi Sakaba Uomasuuntil 24:00
  • Kushi Remon Sawa Sakaba Sumikauntil 24:00
  • nokishita711until 24:00
  • Izakaya Rirakuuntil 24:00
  • Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyo Sakaba Kensui Karasuma Nishiki-tenuntil 24:00

Out (clubs open past midnight)

  • KITSUNE KYOTOuntil 05:00
  • WORLD KYOTOuntil 05:00
  • BABEL KYOTO | International Nightclubuntil 05:00

Events & experiences

Markets

  • Until Jan 31UTA☆PRI GRAND SHOP Traveling Edition at animate Kyotoanimate Kyoto
  • Nov 8–Jan 8Inaba-yakushi Handicraft MarketInaba Yakushi

Festivals

  • Dec 15–Dec 20The 18th Kyoto Historica International Film FestivalMuseum of Kyoto

Exhibitions

  • Until Nov 15Special Exhibition ‘Kan’ei: Beauty Nurtured by Peace’ — 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Imperial VisitMuseum of Kyoto
  • Until Jan 11Eternal Spirits: Go Nagai — Go Nagai Memorial Museum RevivalMuseum of Kyoto

Experiences

  • Nov 13–Feb 5EveningKyoto International Board Game Night at Café & Bar LaurelCafé & Bar Laurel ローレル
  • Nov 21 09:30Bring Your Book & Read KyotoStumptown Coffee Roasters (Ace Hotel Kyoto, 1F)
  • Nov 21 10:30Kyoto Nihongo Club – Regular EventStumptown Coffee Roasters (Ace Hotel Kyoto, 1F)
  • Nov 11–Jan 27EveningWednesday Night English ConnectMUSTARD SEED クリスチャン教会 京都
  • Dec 15 19:00EveningKyoto Swing Project – swing dance night with a mini lessonUrBANGUILD
  • Any timeKyoto Art Center Volunteer Staff
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  • Any timeWomen-Only Hot Yoga & Machine Pilates at LAVA Kyoto Sanjo
  • Any timePokémon Center Kyoto
  • Any timeJapanese Knife Shop HIRAI Knife Sharpening & Handle Fitting Workshop
  • Any timeWomen-Only Machine Pilates at pilates K Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
  • Any timeKyoto City Youth Activity Centers Volunteer Programme
  • Any timeWomen-Only Machine Pilates at Pilates Mirror Shijo Karasuma

Performances

  • Until Nov 25Comedy play: SanbaMinamiza
  • Until Dec 24Minamiza Kichirei Kaomise Kabuki — Evening ProgramMinamiza
  • Until Dec 24Minamiza Kaomise Grand KabukiMinamiza
  • Nov 16 19:30EveningButoh Night vol.44UrBANGUILD
  • Nov 17 19:00EveningDEAFKIDS Japan tour -Kyoto performance @UrBANGUILDUrBANGUILD
  • Nov 18 19:30EveningLive: Yoshihide Otomo with Emilie Škrijelj and Tom Malmendier – turntables and drumsUrBANGUILD
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  • Nov 19 19:00EveningNICOLÁS MELMANN – JAPAN TOUR 2026 presenting Música ApertaUrBANGUILD
  • Nov 19 19:30EveningEleki Restaurant 148 at Kyoto MOJOKyoto MOJO
  • Nov 20 19:00Evening“DAVID GRUBBS JAPAN TOUR 2026”UrBANGUILD
  • Nov 20 19:30EveningLambda Shift a.k.a. Santa Ishiwaki Quartet at Live Spot RAGライブスポットラグ
  • Nov 28 15:00Candlelight: Timeless Classical MasterpiecesPontocho Kaburenjo
  • Nov 28–Dec 19Candlelight: The Music of Joe HisaishiPontocho Kaburenjo
  • Dec 19 17:15Candlelight: Christmas ClassicsPontocho Kaburenjo
  • Dec 19 19:00EveningVIDEOTAPEMUSIC “NOISE FACE LANDSCAPE” RELEASE TOUR 2026UrBANGUILD

Before you go

11/09–12/04
On weekdays from 9 November to 4 December 2026, the special 17 service runs as routes 17 and 19. The C3 boarding point at Sanjo-Keihan-mae bus stop (on Sanjo-dori) is suspended; for Kyoto Station, board at the B5 point (on Kawabata-dori). ↗