Gion Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Yasaka Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Yasaka Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Gion Corner
Enjoy a performance at Gion Corner, a theatre with a story to tell in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Gion Shirakawa Area
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Kenninji Temple
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kenninji Temple. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Gion Tatsumi Bridge
After visiting Gion Tatsumi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Gion
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Fantastic accommodation. Rooms were spotless and bakery downstairs was an added bonus
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
The room was clean and spacious by Japanese standards. I would also highly recommend the location - we LOVED the street we were on, in that it was near the hustle and bustle but also very quiet and picturesque. My only critiques would be 1) the concierges were not very knowledgeable and we were left ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside
Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi
Friendly staff Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The onsen pools were amazing!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gion
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Gion Travel Guide
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- Gion Corner
- Hanamikoji Street
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Kenninji Temple
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
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- Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art
- Hatsuebisu Shrine
- Reigenin
- Rokudochinnoji Temple
- Weeping Cherry Tree
- Shijo Street
- Chion-in Temple
- Kamo River
- Maruyama Park
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