Teahouse lanes & the river
Gion is Kyoto’s old geisha district, with wooden teahouses along Hanamikoji and the stone paths of Shirakawa. Across the Kamo River, Kawaramachi is the main shopping area, with Nishiki Market a short walk away.
Walk early in the morning or after dark, when the streets are quietest.
More history of Gion & Kawaramachi → 見本：深い歴史は別ページ（中身は未作成）
Highlights
見本：作成者の「街の情報 › 見所」から入る（住所で決まらないもの）。写真は募集中
Hanamikoji at dusk
Gion’s old stone lane, lined with wooden teahouses, is at its best as the lanterns come on. Please give maiko space, with no close-up photos.
When: Early evening
Lunch in Nishiki Market
A narrow covered market of pickles, grilled fish, tamagoyaki, sweets. Many stalls close by 5 pm.
When: Late morning to afternoon
Evening on the Kamo River banks
Locals sit along the river between Shijo and Sanjo bridges. In summer, restaurants open terraces over the water.
When: Evenings, May to September for terraces
Places to visit
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見本：作成者の「街の情報 › 観光地・スポット」から入る（住所がある所。地図にもピン）。写真は募集中
Kiyomizu-deraTemple · about 20 min walk from Gion · PaidThe wooden stage over the hillside.›
Pontocho AlleyAlley · about 3 min walk from Gion-Shijo Sta. · Free to walkA narrow lane of restaurants by the river.›What to eat
Nishiki Market is good for tasting small bites. Pontocho, the narrow lane by the river, has restaurants of every price; look for set menus and prices posted outside.
Recommended here
Coming soon. We only list places we have eaten at ourselves.
Where to stay
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Price per room per night (checked Nov 2026): ¥ under ¥12,000 · ¥¥ ¥12,000–25,000 · ¥¥¥ over ¥25,000
Pick a place inside the circle and you can walk to dinner. Rooms, photos and today’s prices are on the booking site.
Getting here
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Bus or taxi instead
Airport limousine bus to Kyoto Sta. · approx. 90–105 minShared shuttle van to hotels · approx. 90–120 minBus or taxi instead
Taxi · approx. 50–60 min (expensive)More starting points (1)
Take the Hankyu Line to Kyoto-Kawaramachi or the Keihan Line to Gion-Shijo. From Kyoto Station, buses and taxis take about 15–20 minutes.