In the area around the Shijo Kawaramachi crossing, business operations are centered on retail services, while, in the area around the Shijo Karasuma crossing, many banks and securities companies are located, making the area one of the largest financial districts in western Japan as well as the financial and business center of Kyoto.
四条河原町交差点周辺が小売業中心なのに対し、四条烏丸交差点周辺は西日本を代表する金融街で、銀行や証券会社が多く、京都の金融・ビジネスの中心地となっている。