Gion

"Gion is the famous entertainment and geisha quarter on the eastern bank of the Kamo-gawa." Full review

"Recent visitors to Gion were in awe of its quaintness (though some travelers note that hordes of camera-wielding tourists can detract from the scenery). This neighborhood is known for its..." Full review

"In Gion, the most famous of these, some of the traditional Janese houses (machiya) still function as exclusive teahouses, while others have transformed into artisan shops and modern cafés"

"Explore Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district. Geishas and prentices (known as maiko) usually can be spotted walking to or from a social engagement at an ochaya teahouse."

"Most visitors come to Kyoto’s most famous district, Gion, hoping to spot geisha and often crowding the main roads with cameras in hand (please, resist the urge). But there’s another way..."