Gion & Hanamikoji
In Japanese: 祇園・花見小路
Kyoto's geisha district around Yasaka Shrine, with teahouse-lined lanes south of Shijo and the willow-lined Shirakawa canal.
Important Preservation District (Gion Shinbashi)
Nearby
- Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka ≈ 15 min by car
- Nishiki Market ≈ 15 min by car
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Nanzen-ji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Sanjusangendo ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Short walk from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Follow local manners; staff remind visitors on Hanamikoji
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info