Gion - Wikipedia 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) The district was built to accommodate the needs of travellers and visitors to the shrine
Gion - Kyoto Travel - japan-guide. com 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
Gion Kyoto: 20 Must-See Highlights of the Geisha District 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 Hanami Lane (hanamikoji, see map) contains some of the most beautiful traditional architecture in the district
Gion Guide: What to See, Eat and Do In Kyoto’s Geisha District 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
Gion | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization . . . Gion is the perfect place to explore the older parts of Kyoto city Stroll along the illuminated historic streets at night for the chance to encounter a maiko, or enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine at one of the preserved townhouses
Gion: Kyoto’s Geisha District - nippon. com Gion is one of the most popular places to visit in Kyoto, famous for its geisha and traditional wooden buildings Gion in Kyoto is famous as a geisha district, as well as for its picturesque
Gion Gion is the historic quarter of Kyoto and the place where the geisha still reside It is very nice because despite being in a central area it maintains traditional architecture and a peaceful atmosphere
Walking In Gion - Inside Kyoto At the heart of Kyoto lies Gion, the city’s most famous entertainment district and the center of its traditional arts Michael Lambe takes us on a daytime tour of Gion’s most famous landmarks, shops and historic sites
Gion Travel Guide: Things to do in Gion, Kyoto - Japan Travel Walk far enough and you’ll enter the outskirts of Kyoto’s Gion District, an entire neighborhood with wonderfully preserved buildings and a traditional feel that will warp you back in time
Gion - Tourist Japan The historic and traditional entertainment district in Kyoto, Gion refers to the area spanning between Shijo Street and the Kamo-gawa River on the west side and the Yasaka-jinja Shrine on the east, making up the unique area notable as the Geisha district