If you walk around Gion area you will see many sights to interest and charm you. Probably everyone hopes to see a geisha, and perhaps you will, although she may not be genuine - she may be a dressed up tourist! Mysterious and elegant restaurants are plentiful, and rickshaws are a common sight. Don't miss Gion's cute old post office and or Minami Shirakawa Dori, or the small shrine opposite Minamiza theater. However I don't recommend the okonomiyaki at the interesting looking restaurant next to the shrine. Look around, but eat somewhere else!
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Exploring Gion
So much to see and enjoy!

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

Two maiko-san (real or otherwise) stroll along the street

A rickshaw waits for tourists who have stopped to pose while their driver takes photos

A couple wearing kimono pray at Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine

This doorway has an understated elegance

Red lanterns and pink flowers at Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine

A small bamboo rail fence along Minami-Shirakawa Street

Gion Post Office is small, old and cute!

A rickshaw bowls along Higashioji Street

Just in case you didn't realize where you are

A tiny shrine opposite Minamiza Theater is almost completely covered in pilgrim stickers!

Curtains over doorways flutter in the breeze

Be on the lookout for a giant radish!
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Atmospheric shots!
Olga
9 years ago
It is a really nice story! I've been there twice but only at night.
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