9 Culture Early Morning: Yasaka Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing The Gion Festival is world famous. ... In fact, the shrine was once known as Gion Shrine, Gion being the name
10 Get Ready for Yamakasa Tristan Scholze Hakata Gion Yamakasa originates from 1281 when a local priest, to ward... 博多祇園山笠—Hakata Gion Yamakasa—Hakata Gion Yamakasa 舁き山笠—kakiyamakasa—portable
10 Yasaka Shrine in Twilight Hours Saskia Gilmour As the sun sets into the west, Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district becomes enshrouded in mystery and magic.
10 Shinko Festival Stefanus Husin A lesser known festival that happen just after Gion Matsuri, the Shinko Festival which takes place on the 17 July.
Culture Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2026 Saturday - Aug 1st The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood.
Culture Three Days in Kyoto (day 3) Joe Peters Stay at the Ryokan where the famous film director, Akira Kurosawa slept in Kyoto, followed by some okonomiyaki, a tour of Nishiki Markets and Kabuki at Gion
Food Kyosendo: Must-Eat Matcha Parfaits in Kyoto Veronica Carnevale Kyosendo Gion Main Shop offers a host of mouthwatering eats that are guaranteed to satisfy your matcha cravings.
Culture Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art Saskia Gilmour Kahitsukan - a contemplative space in central Gion