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Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Japan
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Hotel Chorakukan €58 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel Grande Kyoto Kiyomizu €61 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Super Hotel Kyoto shijokawaramachi €43 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel Sunroute Kyoto €132 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Kyoto Hotel Okura €240 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Mantsune 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Gion Izujyu 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Saryotsujiri 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Yasakanoto 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Chion-in 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Shoren-in Temple 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Gion” Fodors.com
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“The last geisha” Independent.co.uk
“Nightlife in Kyoto” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Kyoto” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
“Japan: Vignettes from a voyage” Seattle Times
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“Frugal Traveler; Choosing A Slow Pace In Japan” New York Times (free registration required)
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The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a...... more » The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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“Walk off the main streets!”
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5 of 5 stars
bristraveller09   10 contributions
Brisbane, Qld
Nov 7, 2009

We loved Gion. We walked down to Gion at night and it was amazing and bustling with Geisha disappearing down side streets, lots of eateries and bars and tiny streets and old style Japanese housing. We "got lost" in a temple area and stumbled across a woodblock museum / shop / artisan's home where we discovered some absolute gems, and... more

“Don't miss Gion!”
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5 of 5 stars
SummerChaser   8 contributions
Brisbane, Australia
Mar 28, 2009

It was such a shame we spent so much time looking at temples we didn't discover Gion until our last day! Make sure leave the main streets was walk down the small allyways (eg Hanamikojo dori) and find tea houses, bars and restaurants. At dusk you might spot a Geisha (we did!) heading to an appointment. more

“Food and Night Life”
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5 of 5 stars
t3012   182 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
Apr 9, 2008
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people found this review helpful

Gion is a quaint little section of Kyoto within walking distance from Clearwater temple. In the day, there is a little bazaar selling all sorts of Japanese munchies such as sotong, hot dog, okinomiyaki, beefstew, takoyaki, etc. During the Cherry Blossom season, there are many Japanese sitting on blue mats beneath the cherry blossoms probably enjoying a cherry blossom lunch.... more

“舞妓さん”
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3 of 5 stars
_Night_9   19 contributions
茨城
Google Translation
Nov 12, 2009

家族で旅行に行っ時に祇園の町にいきましたが舞妓さんを見かけることは出来なくて残念でした。今度京都に行く時があればぜひ見て... more

“夕食は祇園で”
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5 of 5 stars
Trip-Tokyo   45 contributions
東京
Google Translation
Oct 31, 2009

一見さんお断りで敷居が高いと思われている祇園ですがここ最近はおばんざい屋が出来て、気軽に祇園の町屋に入れます。特に夜はラ... more

“祇園の夜”
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4 of 5 stars
えいしん   29 contributions
関西
Google Translation
Sep 30, 2009

花見小路付近が一番有名ですが 実は祇園とよばれるエリアはもっと広く 夜の祇園は昼間とはまた違う顔をみせてくれます ... more

“街中で、舞妓さんに会えるチャンスもあります。”
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4 of 5 stars
いなかの山鳥   67 contributions
相模原
Google Translation
Sep 20, 2009

寺社めぐりをするのではなくお座敷遊び、料亭での食事をしなくても、京都の町人文化を街中をそぞろ歩きするだけで、楽しめます。... more

“落ち着きます”
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4 of 5 stars
のま   14 contributions
埼玉
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Sep 17, 2009

観光名所ですが、人であふれると言うことはなく、とても落ち着きます。ゆっくり散策してのんびりと雰囲気を味わって下さい。 more

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Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan