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Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. It is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.
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- Shirakawa. Gion Shirakawa Canal. Sometimes the best way to explore a city is to just dive in head-first; no plan, no itinerary, just feet on the pavement, eyes open wide and propelled by an unquenchable curiosity.
- Hanami Lane. © Sodai Gomi / Creative Commons, Machiya in Gion. The entertainment district of Kyoto known as Gion has long been associated with geisha (or geiko, as they are known in Kyoto) and traditional Japanese arts.
- Shijo Dori. © Calamity Sal / Creative Commons, Shijo Dori.
- Teahouses. © Tianshu Liu. If there’s one style of establishment responsible for shaping Kyoto, it would without a doubt have to be the tea house. Known in Japanese as ochaya (お茶屋), tea houses have forever been places of relaxation, contemplation and cultural appreciation.
Coordinates: 35.003496°N 135.775051°E. Hanamikoji street. Higashi geisha Tsunemomo surrounded by paper lanterns. Gion (祇園) [a] is a district of Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan, originating as an entertainment district in the Sengoku period, in front of Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine).
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Gion is a district in Kyoto, Japan, that is famous for its traditional architecture, historic landmarks, and geisha culture. With its charming streets, historic temples, and traditional tea houses, Gion offers a glimpse into the past that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.
Known as the city's entertainment district, particularly for the refined performers known as geisha (or more properly geiko) who have enthralled patrons for centuries, Gion is full of handsome, understated townhouses and teahouses, restaurants serving traditional Kyoto cuisine, and venerable temples and shrines.
- Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
Gion. Culture, tradition and geisha in Old Kyoto. Traditional Gion, part 1 (Photo: Charles Colfer / JT) Accommodation. Activities. Culture. Food. Nightlife. Beauty & Spa. Shopping. Transportation. Things to do in Gion. Shopping. Causette Joli. Featured. 2. Shopping. Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store. Sarah Koh. 5 3. Culture.
Gion, a district nestled in the ancient city of Kyoto, is a place where time seems to stand still. Stepping into Gion is like stepping into a world of old Japan, where traditional culture and grace are beautifully preserved.
