Pontocho Park to Kamogawa: Riverside Stairs Trial 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) - November 23, 2026 (Mon) - Temporary stairs: generally 9:00–18:00
- Food booths: Nov 13 (Fri) & 14 (Sat), 11:00–21:00
Price & booking: Free entry (food and drinks are paid) No registration needed. Just come to the park.
Venue & access: Pontocho Park Nearest stations are Sanjo (Keihan Line) and Kyoto-kawaramachi (Hankyu Line). Pontocho is pedestrian-only and bicycles are not allowed in the park.

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Why You Should Visit

Kyoto City is running a trial that links Pontocho Park to the Kamogawa riverbank with temporary stairs. For about three weeks you can walk straight down from the park to the river, and the park itself gets chairs, tables and a lawn corner for lingering. On November 13 and 14, food booths set up in the park serving craft beer, Japanese sake, kamameshi pot rice, shumai and takoyaki. Entry is free with no booking, so it makes an easy riverside break while exploring Pontocho and the Kamogawa.

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Food booths open Nov 13 (Fri) and 14 (Sat), 11:00–21:00. Postponed to Nov 15 (Sun) in case of rain.

NOTE

About the trial

A Kyoto City project studying foot traffic and how the park is used when it is connected to the river by stairs
The stairs may be closed or the program changed depending on the weather

Food booths in rain

If it rains on Nov 13 or 14, Nov 15 (Sun) is the backup day. If it also rains on the 15th, the booths are canceled.

*Walk your bicycle on Pontocho; bicycles are not allowed in the park.

*Planning and operation: E-DESIGN Co., Ltd. and Replace Co., Ltd.

*Inquiries: Kyoto City Urban Planning Bureau, Machi Saisei and Sozo Promotion Office, 075-222-3508 (Japanese)

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

No. Entry is free and no booking is needed. Food and drinks at the booths are paid.

What hours are the stairs open?

From Nov 1 to 23, generally 9:00–18:00. They may be closed due to weather.

What happens to the food booths if it rains?

If it rains on Nov 13 or 14, Nov 15 (Sun) is the backup day. If it rains on the 15th too, the booths are canceled.

Can I come by bicycle?

Bicycles are not allowed in the park. Pontocho is pedestrian-only, so walk your bike, and the organizer asks visitors to use public transport.