Gojō Street
Street in Kyoto city, Japan
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History
During the period of the Heian-kyō, it was a narrow street known as Rokujō Bōmon Kōji (六条坊門小路).[1] The road that was formerly known as Gojō Ōji was actually located where Matsubara Street stands today and for this reason, the bridge now known as Matsubara-bashi supposedly was the Gojō Ōhashi of that time.[2][3]
During WWII, houses and buildings along the street were removed to create a firewall, making the street 50 meters wide.[4]
Present Day
Nowadays Gojō Street is located between Manjuji street (north) and Settayamachi street (south).[1] East from its intersection with Horikawa Street it becomes the Japan National Route 1 and west of its intersection with Karasuma Street it becomes Japan National Route 9.[1]
From its east end at the intersection with Higashi Ōji Street it becomes Gojōzaka, a narrow street that leads to the Kiyomizu-dera temple.
Every year in August, the famous Gojozaka Pottery Festival is held at the east end of the street.[5] On the west side of the Gojō Ōhashi Bridge a statue of Benkei and Ushiwakamaru stands.[1]
Relevant landmarks along the Street
Source:[1]
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Gojō Ōhashi Bridge
- Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
- Kyoto Koka Women's University
- Kyoto City Hospital