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Gion, Kyoto

4.1

#2 of 8 in Neighborhoods in Kyoto

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Step back in time into Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto that dates back to the Middle Ages. At the foot of the Yasaka shrine, locals developed this area to provide services to shrine visitors. Today, the neighborhood remains characterized by its wooden "machiya" merchant houses and cascading willow trees. Walk along the scenic Shirakawa canal and stop at a high-end restaurant, or visit an "ochaya" (tea house), where geishas, known locally as geikos, serve and perform for visitors. By using our Kyoto tour itinerary planning site, you can arrange your visit to Gion and other attractions in Kyoto.

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Tours to Gion

BOOK WITH VIATOR Gion Walking Tour by Night

4.4

Duration: 1h 40min

Tours from $10 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

4.7

Duration: 7h

Tours from $170 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

4.6

Duration: 3h

Tours from $119 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

4.8

Duration: 3h

Tours from $130 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

4.6

Duration: 8h

Tours from $162 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

4.9

Duration: 3h

Tours from $102 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR One Day Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest!

5.0

Duration: 8h

Tours from $126 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Dark Kyoto Tour

5.0

Duration: 4h

Tours from $74 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour

4.9

Duration: 2h 30min

Tours from $47 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4.9

Duration: 6h

Tours from $156 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR 5 Top Highlights of Kyoto with Kyoto Bike Tour

5.0

Duration: 7h - 8h

Tours from $185 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Kyoto Private Custom Walking & Sightseeing Tour

5.0

Duration: 2h - 8h

Tours from $240 ›

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By Deepak_01

A mix of new and old ,Gion is a wonderful experience to explore.Some stretches with high end leading brands and malls and the side alleys which are traditional with colourful houses...

A mix of new and old ,Gion is a wonderful experience to explore.Some stretches with high end leading brands and malls and the side alleys which are traditional with colourful houses... more »
By RBN11

Since my last visit in 2017, nothing has changed in the Gion district, and nor should it, as it is historical. Gion is the most famous district in Kyoto and for good reason. There are many shrines..... more

Since my last visit in 2017, nothing has changed in the Gion district, and nor should it, as it is historical. Gion is the most famous district in Kyoto and for good reason. There are many shrines..... more »

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