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Pontocho Alley

Kyoto, Japan

About Pontocho Alley

Kyoto's narrow lantern-lit dining alley running parallel to the Kamo River. The best solo evening in the city — pick a restaurant with a river-facing terrace, order omakase, and watch Kyoto glow.

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📍Pontocho, Nakagyo, Kyoto

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✓ Solo-friendly spot

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