木屋町自転車Kiyamachi is a narrow north-south street in downtown Kyoto that runs parallel and very close to the Kamo River. It is full of bars and restaurants and many other less savory establishments.
The latter have spilled off of the east-west side streets that connect Kiyamachi to Kawaramachi, and onto prime real estate on Kiyamachi north or Shijo. This has taken a bit of the luster off of what was once an elegant avenue。
Still, Kiyamachi boasts the Takase River - a canal once plied with boats carrying goods to and from points south, such as Fushimi and Osaka - that is lined by lovely willow trees.
Cycling on the street is a tricky affair. It is narrow and, at night, thronged with people.
There is a motorcycle parking lot, and one bike lot on a side street. It gets full fast.
Hence, people often park wherever they can.
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