Shijō Bridge

The Shijo Ohashi spans the Kamo River with two central piers, connecting the commercial districts of Gion and Kawaramachi across a 65-meter length and 25-meter width.

First constructed in 1142 through public donations during the late Heian period, the bridge underwent multiple reconstructions due to floods until its current steel structure completion in 1942.

The bridge serves as a central point for the Gion Festival celebrations, where traditional purification ceremonies for portable shrines take place in the Kamo River.

Located near Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, the bridge connects Eastern and Western commercial districts.

The structure stands at the intersection where the historic Minami-za theater and the statue of Izumo no Okuni, the founder of Kabuki theater, mark its cultural significance.

Location: Kyoto

Location: Higashiyama-ku

Location: Shimogyō-ku

Part of: 100 bridges in Japan

GPS coordinates: 35.00384,135.77153

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43