Exploring the Showa Retro Shopping Street and Shirakawa Ipponbashi in Kyoto

Located upstream of Gion Shirakawa, Shirakawa Ipponbashi and Furukawa-cho Shopping Street are personal favorite spots in Kyoto! Furukawa-cho Shopping Street, once known as the 'Eastern Nishiki,' has become a quiet shopping street, losing its former bustling atmosphere. However, its unchanged scenery from the Showa era evokes a retro vibe and nostalgia, making it popular in recent years. In recent years, it has also been frequently used as a filming location for TV shows and movies, and it is popular as an Instagram-worthy photo spot. Shirakawa Ipponbashi, also known as Gyōja Bridge, is located after passing through Furukawa-cho Shopping Street. The name Gyōja Bridge comes from being the last bridge crossed during the Sennichi Kaihōgyō of Mount Hiei. This was an introduction to a popular spot for strolling along the Shirakawa from the Showa retro shopping street. Furukawa-cho Shopping Street Shirakawa Ipponbashi Recommendation: ★★★★★ [Nearby Recommended Spots] ⬜Yasaka Shrine ⬜Chion-in ⬜Heian Shrine ⬜Awata Shrine ⬜Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art [Access] Get off at Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line Get off at Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Line