Japan Kyoto Gion Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Gion in Kyoto is the base camp of Japanese geishas, ​​and the famous "Memoirs of a Geisha" was filmed here. Gion has a very traditional Japanese culture and customs. Not only foreign tourists come here to visit, but even local Japanese tour groups often visit here. Gion is also indispensable for shrines and temples. Most of the streets facing the streets are small restaurants and bars with Japanese gardens. There are also streets lined with small shops, which contain various exquisite and unique handicrafts. During the day, there are restaurants and teahouses from the 7th century nearby for entertainment, and you can also see geishas passing by in a hurry on the road. In the evening the place really starts to come alive, with lanterns dimly lit and lights flashing softly behind the paper windows, and you can see the geishas in training working hurriedly.

Attractions distribution:

Gion, Kyoto, is a famous geisha district. During the day, the streets are quiet and quiet. You can enjoy street shops, including restaurants and small shops, where you can taste delicious food or buy traditional handicrafts. Occasionally you can see rickshaws on the streets. Every summer, hosted by Yasaka Shrine The Zhuyuan Festival is very lively and is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto.

Scenic spot features:

Food, geisha performances, shopping, geisha street