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.
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Gion
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"Great location and at walking distance from kiyomizu dera. Breakfast was yummy and we utilized credit on their restaurant and bakery. Rooms are very nice. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
"Excellent stay near everything around Gion! Highly recommend it!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
"Loved our stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel. Amazing location, main tourist attractions, bars, coffee, restaurants, public transportation, Kamo River, all easily accessible from Granbell. Staff was amazing and incredibly helpful, they arranged our luggage forwarding to Tokyo as we did not want to bring ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Minn Gion
"We stayed 4 nights. Location was great but since we stayed less than 6 nights they didn’t do room service which was sort of a let down. Having to wash your towels and stack bags of garbage was not the greatest but it’s a limited staffed counter with remote check in/check out access so just be prepared ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Very nice and spacious rooms, very clean, staff was helpful, would recommend"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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 Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto 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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, 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 Kawaramachi Street or ShinPuhKan Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
