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Gion, 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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  • 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 »
  • 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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