This bridge and Horikawa-dori Street (also known as Aburakoji-dori Street) outside Kyoto Station connect the Karasuma-guchi Exit (Kita-guchi Exit (North Exit)) and Hachijo-guchi Exit (Minami-guchi Exit (South Exit)) of the station.
堀川通（油小路通）とともに、京都駅の烏丸口（北口）と八条口（南口）を外側からつないでいる。