Located in the Higashiyama historic district, the sloping stone-paved streets of Ninenzaka and Sannensaka were built in 807 and 808, respectively. In addition to restaurants and shops, visitors wandering down Ninenzaka and Sannensaka will find the Kiyomizu Sannenaka Museum, which houses artwork from the Edo and Meiji periods, and views of the 5-story Yasaka Pagoda. As Ninenzaka and Sannensaka offer an ultra-romantic backdrop to any picture, it’s common to see travelers accompanied by a professional photographer, with some even renting kimonos for the shoot.
This historic area features on Kyoto private walking tours, self-guided audio tours, and tours that also take visitors through the geisha district of Gion. To beat the crowds, early morning and night tours are great options.