Gion, also known as the geisha district, is a popular tourist spot in Kyoto City. The main attraction of this area is Hanami-koji street which still has a lot of traditional wooden houses. These houses now function as restaurants, teahouses (ocha-ya) where guests are entertained by geiko or maiko, which you'll hardly find anywhere else. A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of your list when visiting Kyoto.
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Kyoto's Gion District
Street art, architecture and kimonos

By Komal Khiani
Community writer

A walk through the Gion district

A glimpse of traditional Kyoto

Kimonos and shopping

Art is all around you; street art is very prominent in Kyoto.

Hanami-koji street

Wooden machiya (old merchant houses)

Traditional wooden doors

Ochaya (teahouse) where the guests at tea ceremonies are entertained by geiko and maiko

Traditional means of transport still used!

A picture with women in kimonos is very popular.

Bright and beautiful

A pose, a smile and a click!

Love the colorful kimonos? You will find kimono rental stores in Gion at affordable prices, also do not forget to visit the photo studios for some beautiful pictures as memories.
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