Gion District

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Gion District

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Gion District

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November 15, 2024

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Gion also know as Geisha district. Be respectful to the culture and please be discreet with cameras.

Jim Taylor

March 30, 2025

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Whole area well worth a visit. It is busy we went on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the streets were mobbed. Loads of kimono hire shops.

Surzulapitschi

March 16, 2026

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Gion is one of Kyoto's most famous historical districts and is considered a traditional geisha (or geiko) district. It originally developed in the Middle Ages as an entertainment and guest district for visitors to the nearby shrine.

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Gion District – Philosopher's Path loop from 祇園四条

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Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 東山

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Elevation 40 m

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Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

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