Gion

Top Ryokans in Gion, Kyoto (UPSCALE)

1. Gion Hatanaka (祇園畑中) Gion Hatanaka is located in the middle of the busy tourist area of Higashiyama, surrounded by the teahouses where geisha regularly make a visit to entertain their clients. Ryokan …
Top 5 Ryokans in Gion (Budget)

Kyoto Gojo Hotel Shuhokaku Kyoto Gojo Hotel Shuhokaku is located in Gojo, Kyoto. You can walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Sanjusangendo Hall for sightseeing. There are two underground large …
Top Hotels in Gion (Budget)

1. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is located in Gion, known as the geisha district. It is just a minute walk from the famous Yasaka Shrine and 2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple …
Top Izakayas in Gion

1.Nikusho Masuichi Gion This is an exclusive restaurant located in the Shibashi area where you can try high-quality meat.On the first floor, the chef cooks meat in front of you. If you want to enjoy delicious …
Top Japanese Restaurants in Gion

1.Mizai This is a very authentic Japanese traditional Kaiseki restaurant. They try to keep the beauty of Japanese food and a good atmosphere, so there is a dress code. It is open only for dinner to serve …
Top Ramen Restaurants in Gion

1. Gion Duck Noodles Gion Duck Noodles are famous for Ramen with Duck meat. It is located near the famous shrine called the Yasaka shrine. It is a more modern unique restaurant and you will enjoy the collaboration …
Top Western Style Restaurants in Gion

1.Ramen Yamaguchi The restaurant is like a secret hideaway in the Gion area, just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. In a traditional Japanese style building with a small garden, you can enjoy high-end …
Gion Temples and Shrines in near Gion

1.Kinkaku-ji 鹿苑寺（金閣寺） Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, literally "Deer Garden Temple"), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one …
Maiko Makeover Maiko Henshin Places in Gion

Studio Shiki (舞妓体験舞妓変身スタジオ四季) Studio Shiki is located near the famous sightseeing spot called Ninen-zaka. At studio Shiki, you can enjoy Maiko changing experience. There are many plans for ladies, gentlemen, …
Top Kimono Rental Places in Gion

1.Vasara Vasara is located near the Yasaka Shrine. You can rent kimono for both women and men for a day. There are a few types of plans to rent kimono. You can choose the design, get a simple hair arrangement …
Interesting cafe kissaten in Gion

1.Gion Cafe (祇園カフェ) If you would like to have lunch and sweets, you should go to Gion Cafe.It’s located just outside of South gate of Yasaka shrine.The building is 120 years old, it is renovated as Machiya …
Things to do Near Gion Shirakawa

This neighborhood is considered as the birthplace of Gion, which is indispensable for cultural history. During the Edo period, this place becomes the stage for the popular culture of the general public, …
10 Best Things to Do in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District and Top Attractions

The Gion district in Kyoto is Japan's most famous geisha neighborhood. Here, you'll discover charming traditional buildings with lantern-lit courtyards and elegant townhouse-style restaurants that seem …
Shopping in Gion

1.Chocolate at MALEBRANCHE CACAO 365 Gion Store Kakao Sanrokugo is a specialty chocolate shop produced by Kyoto Kitayama Male Branche, famous for its green tea confection loved by matcha lovers around …
Gion Corner

Gion Corner Located in Yasaka Hall next to the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre, the Gion Corner has a very international flavor, as it is popular with both tourists from Japan and overseas.Right across from …
Gion Omoide Museum

Gion Omoide Museum is located in the Kitaza building in front of Minamiza theater. Kitaza was a theater-like Minamiza, but due to the expansion of Shijo street, it was closed in 1892.This museum keeps …
Minamiza

Minamiza Minamiza is one of the seven licensed Kabuki theaters. It was built in the early Edo period (1615-1623) in the Shijo Kawara area in Kyoto. However, as one of the most ancient theaters in Japan, …
Gion Weeping cherry tree

Gion Weeping cherry tree (円山公園枝垂れ桜) The first thing that comes to mind in Kyoto in spring is the Gion weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park. It is a symbol of Kyoto’s spring and makes the covers of all …