Kawaramachi Street

Kawaramachi Street (河原町通, Kawaramachi-dōri?) runs parallel to the west bank of the Kamo River on the eastern side of Kyoto, Japan. Its intersection with Shijō Street is called Shijō Kawaramachi and is a leading shopping district of the city.

Both Shijo and Kawaramachi Street are protected with smoking bans.


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