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Gion
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Recommended Sightseeing Time: 2 hours
Address: Gion Town Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi
Phone: +81-75-5312288
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Gion is at Yasaka Shrine. Yasaka Shrine was called Gionsha before it was renamed. It was famous for a movie called Memoirs of a Geisha. You can see geishas in Hanami Koji. This is the largest geisha district in Kyoto, as well as a geisha hall.
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Situated in the scenic area of Higashiyama, Gion is a traditional entertainment district in Kyoto. Nowadays, it is a well-known attraction in Kyoto, and a must-see place for many tourists wishing to spot a geisha. During the day, the traditional Japanese restaurants and teahouses of this area serve as a place of relaxation, and visitors may often encounter geishas passing by. However, the evening is when this place really comes to life. You can expect to meet geisha and maiko here, or you could head to Gion Corner to watch a traditional art performance.
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Gion is at Yasaka Shrine. Yasaka Shrine was called Gionsha before it was renamed. It was famous for a movie called Memoirs of a Geisha. You can see geishas in Hanami Koji. This is the largest geisha district in Kyoto, as well as a geisha hall.
The Kyoto Gion Festival in July is the most not to be missed. The atmosphere is very rich and the scene is very lively. Full of layouts have been on the shopping streets of major streets, very distinctive feeling.
If you want to appreciate and see the best part of what Kyoto can offer, it is great to come at this area. Everything is wonderful and it’s like being transported bu a time capsule. I love this place
Gion, one of the few places in Japan where you get to meet the Maiko/Geisha in real person.Try to go there around 5pm, where chances of meeting the maiko heading to their workplace is pretty high, bear in mind, they do walk very fast despites wearing those kimono.
very nice and clean. the temple is classic and id love to come back here if i get any chance
Gion its a very beutiful. if i have every month holidays so i will go there.
Try and have fun to this nice place