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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Kyoto Hotel Okura £161 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kagihei N/A 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Matsui Honkan Ryokan £53 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Co-op Inn Kyoto N/A 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
The Westin Miyako Kyoto £127 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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restaurant Distance Rating
Giro Giro Hitoshina 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Matoi Sushi 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Yi Jiaren 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Shorenin Temple 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kiyomizu Temple 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sennyuji Temple 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Gion” Fodors.com
“Gion” japan-guide.com
“The last geisha” Independent.co.uk
“Nightlife in Kyoto” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Hidden beauty in Kyoto” Independent.co.uk
“Kyoto” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
“Japan: Vignettes from a voyage” Seattle Times
“Venerable Kyoto” TravelLady
“Frugal Traveler; Choosing A Slow Pace In Japan” New York Times (free registration required)
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“Do it for the cultural experience” VirtualTourist.com
“Gion district and stone paved roads” VirtualTourist.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 215 attractions in Kyoto
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The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a... more » The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup. « less
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Kyoto
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“Don't miss Gion!”
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5 of 5 stars
SummerChaser
Brisbane, Australia
28 Mar 2009

It was such a shame we spent so much time looking at temples we didn't discover Gion until our last day! Make sure leave the main streets was walk down the small allyways (eg Hanamikojo dori) and find tea houses, bars and restaurants. At dusk you might spot a Geisha (we did!) heading to an appointment. more

“Food and Night Life”
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5 of 5 stars
t3012
Singapore, Singapore
9 Apr 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

Gion is a quaint little section of Kyoto within walking distance from Clearwater temple. In the day, there is a little bazaar selling all sorts of Japanese munchies such as sotong, hot dog, okinomiyaki, beefstew, takoyaki, etc. During the Cherry Blossom season, there are many Japanese sitting on blue mats beneath the cherry blossoms probably enjoying a cherry blossom lunch.... more

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