The area is commonly known as Gion Town, and it extends to Shinbashi Street in the north, Kennin-ji in the south, Yasaka Shrine in the east and the area of Kamo River in the west. It is also famous as a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) town or ”Hanamachi”. There are houses with traditional lattice doors in this area. The atmosphere is great.
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Address
Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
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Best Season
All year
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Point
Gion is a major amusement center surrounding Hanamachi, with a row of drinking and eating establishments, including chaya (tea houses) , ryotei (fancy Japanese restaurants), and bars.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
Get off a city bus 206 line at "Gion" or "Shijokeihan-mae" and walk for one minute
Get off a train at "Gionshijou station" and walk for 3 minutes
Other spots near GionWithin 50 km
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