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1. www.japan-guide.com › e › e3942Kyoto Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) - japan-guide.com

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   Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), the festival of Yasaka Shrine, is the most famous festival in Japan. It takes place over the entire month of July. There are many different events, but the grand procession of floats (Yamaboko Junko) on July 17 is particularly spectacular. Very enjoyable are also the festive evenings preceding the procession (Yoiyama).

2. www.travelcaffeine.com › gion-geisha-districtGion in Kyoto: Geisha, Dining & Shopping Tips - Travel Caffeine

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   Nov 6, 2019 · Gion is Kyoto, Japan’s famous geisha district, located between Yasaka Shrine and the Kamo River. This guide offers info & tips for visiting, dining & dessert recommendations, including Gion in a Higashiyama itinerary, and how to spot geisha. ( Updated November 7, 2019 .) Although Gion is a fairly small district, it packs a powerful punch.

3. www.asiahighlights.com › japan › kyotoGion and Higashiyama Districts in Kyoto - Asia Highlights

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   Gion and Higashiyama cover a wide area constituting the heart and soul of Kyoto. The Higashiyama district consists of the hills that run along Kyoto's eastern side, while Gion is a smaller section northwest of Higashiyama. The district of Gion and Higashiyama includes a number of UNESCO World Heritage temples, and the most iconic and pristine ...

4. www.tripsavvy.com › gion-kyoto-the-complete-guideGion, Kyoto: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

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   Apr 13, 2019 · Orientation. Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood stretches from Yasaka Shrine in the east, to the Kamo river in the west. Lining this bustling thoroughfare are dozens of shops, selling goods ranging from fine tea to cutesy Hello Kitty merch. Head south to walk along Hanami-koji lane, and admire the rows of preserved machiya (traditional Japanese ...

5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g298564Gion - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   1. 4WD Tours. from. $722.22. per group (up to 5) The area. Neighborhood: Gion. Gion is Kyoto's famed Geisha District (called "Geiko" in Kyoto). Though Gion's many tea houses and entertainment restaurants are closed to foreigners, Geiko and Maiko in their traditional makeup with gilded hair in full kimono can be seen drifting the streets on ...

6. thecreativeadventurer.com › the-best-self-guidedThe Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Gion Kyoto

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   May 9, 2019 · Gion is located along the Kamo River and can be easily reached by public transit. The closest train station is the Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line. You can also reach the area by bus #100 or #206 and get off at the Gion bus stop. Public transit costs only 230 yen ($2 US).

7. livejapan.com › en › in-kansaiBest Things to Do in Gion: How to Enjoy Kyoto's Geisha ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Getting to and from Gion is easy, as it's located close to the center of Kyoto. The nearest train station is Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, which can be accessed by taking the Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Tofukuji Station and then changing to the Keihan Main Line (approximately 25 minutes one-way and 290 yen).