Gion Travel Guide

Kyoto

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Popular places to visit

Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Gion Corner

Gion Corner

4/5(56 reviews)

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 Corner
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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.

Kenninji Temple
Gion Shirakawa Area

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.

Gion Shirakawa Area
Gion Tatsumi Bridge

Gion Tatsumi Bridge

5/5(1 review)

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.

Gion Tatsumi Bridge
Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site such as Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kiyomizu Temple

Top hotels in Gion

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 4.379.767 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
4.379.767 ₫
4.817.744 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)
"The location was perfect and the bakery was amazing."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,400 reviews)
"This hotel is definitely different from others where you need to lock your shoes before entering the hotel through the lobby area. Staff were very nice and professional. The room we stayed at was big compared to the other hotels, consisting of a living room and a separate room for a queen size bed. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 3.566.588 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.566.588 ₫
4.511.734 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,660 reviews)
"We enjoyed 4 days in Kyoto at this amazing hotel located at Kyoto Station. This is a seriously impressive facility with several dining and shopping options within the hotel itself. As it is connected to the main Kyoto Station there are countless additional food and shopping options, as well as the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 1.429.800 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
1.429.800 ₫
1.572.780 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"A very nice and well located hotel with easy access to many attractions via a nearby train station. Rooms are clean and very functional. Walking to the river is roughly a 15 minute walk and train stations are between 2 minutes and roughly 10 minutes. Overall, a fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.379.511 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.379.511 ₫
3.717.480 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,141 reviews)
"Nice room and Onsen, not many restaurants immediately around the hotel but within a 10 min walk"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 1.774.203 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
1.774.203 ₫
1.951.677 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,809 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Just not within walking distance to all the attractions, like Nishiki Market. We had to Uber a lot."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Gion

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple 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.

Higashiyama Ward
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
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Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

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