Area Gion Shijo Dori is filled with restaurants, souvenir shops, clothing stores and anything a shopping complex could hope to have. More importantly, following this road directly east will bring you to..
Food Gion Kappa Joe Robinson A loud and busy little restaurant, Gion Kappa is far from zen, but the food is far from average.
Culture Gion Matsuri 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 31st Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion
Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2025 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions, and exuberant dances
12 Exploring Gion Cathy Cawood Gion area in Kyoto has many interesting things to delight a sightseer, like the cute old post office, rickshaws, the giant turnip, and maybe even a geisha
18 Kyoto's Gion Matsuri Anne Lauenroth Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous festivals, dating back to 869 and celebrated every year in July.
15 Gion Matsuri Nights Cathy Cawood See Gion Festival floats and enjoy food and amusement stalls in the streets of Kyoto for three nights
Culture Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 15th Hakata Gion Yamakasa is Fukuoka’s most well-known and exciting festival... 5 kilometers through the streets of Gion near JR Kyushu Hakata Station.