Get access to see location
Traditional street in Kyoto
Category

Sightseeing

Message from
worldpitou

Sannenzaka, located in the Kansai region of Kyoto, Japan is a narrow stretch of cobblestone streets lined by traditional Japanese-style buildings. Known as the “Three-year hill” due to its connection with the Japanese word for childbirth, Sannenzaka was established centuries ago by Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s wife Nene, who prayed for the safe birth of a child nearby. Together with Ichinenzaka and Ninanzaka street, this area provides visitors an experience of old Kyoto, complete with stunning temples and restaurants catering local specialties. For an ulimative immersive experience of Kyoto, make sure to add this beautiful area to your itinerary!

Want to see more?

I have created an interactive travel guide to help people travel like me. Used for 200+ trips

Nearby local secrets
Recommended byworldpitou
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Seianto-ji Temple Sanjuno-to 3-Storied Pagoda
lake kawaguchi
Miyajima
Kiyomizu-dera
Kinkaku-ji
Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)
Ginzan Onsen
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Sky
Omoide Yokochō
teamLab Borderless
Akihabara
Ninenzaka

Creators are the next-gen
travel advisors and operators

Planning your trip through social media? Now, easily access travel advice and tours created by the world's best travel content creators