Gion, <em>Kyoto</em>
Kyoto

Gion, Kyoto

About Gion

Gion district in Kyoto was once a transit point for those heading to the Yasaka shrine. Today, it is nothing less than a must-see palace for those visiting Kyoto, thanks to the traditional architecture. This district continues to stay true to its historic roots through the number of traditional Japanese restaurants and shops. This place in Kyoto is also a home to the Geisha district and a must-visit if you want to see the best of Japanese culture. When planning your trip, consider including Gion in your Japan packages to experience the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of this iconic district.


Whether you want to shop, eat, or just explore with no plan, Gion has got you covered. This place is popular for the Yasaka shrine and the Kenninji temple which is also worth checking out. Today, there are up to 70 geishas that work in around 60 tea houses in Gion. The locality continues to sport an old world charm and comes with traditional old buildings lit with lanterns.


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Gion Highlights

• Attend the traditional tea ceremony after trying out the traditional Japanese clothes like a Kimono to know more about Japanese culture.
• Visit Shirakawa and try out the local cuisine, apart from just wandering and admiring the willow trees.
• Go to Shijo Dori and shop like there is no tomorrow at one of the most luxurious fashion outlets in Kyoto.
• Admire the traditional architecture of Shijo Dori by simply exploring and checking out the buildings.
• Head to Shijo Dori and shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs in this well-preserved place with traditional architecture.

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Point of Interest for Gion

Visit Shirakawa

Visit Shirakawa

The best thing to do in Shirakawa is to not have a plan and just wander around. This is the historic street and is located close to the Shijo Dori along the Shirakawa Canal. Here, you can find a lot of willow trees and numerous traditional dining places. To discover the most picturesque side of Kyoto, you can simply head to this place. Fortunately, this place is not too touristy and much calmer than most of the dining hubs. 


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Explore Hanami Lane

Explore Hanami Lane

This is the entertainment district in Toronto and is popular for the geishas and traditional Japanese arts. Hanami lane is known for some of the most beautiful traditional architecture in Kyoto worth exploring. This district passes through the Shijo Dori and will take you to Yasaka shrine. Once you walk to the end of the district, you can find a lot of historic teahouses. You can also find a lot of shops that sell handicrafts and souvenirs, so do check them out.


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Visit Shijo Dori

Visit Shijo Dori

When you are in Kyoto, the Shijo Dori is hard to miss due to the shopping options. This is where the ultra rich shop in Japan and is a home to luxury shopping outlets. Despite the ultra rich shopping in this palace, the Shijo Dori continues to retain its old world charm. Apart from the shops, you can find a lot of specialty food outlets and craft stores too. So if you fancy some souvenir shopping, then this place has got you covered.

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