Kyoto

Oct 19, 2014 - 1 min read

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!

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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Cathy Cawood

By Cathy Cawood

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 6 years ago

Atmospheric shots!

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Olga

Olga 11 years ago

It is a really nice story! I've been there twice but only at night.

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