Gion

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Gion is the famous entertainment and geisha quarter on the eastern bank of the Kamo-gawa.”

– Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Gion is the famous entertainment and geisha quarter on the eastern bank of the Kamo-gawa." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Old wooden houses, modest but charming, line lopsided stairways and little cobbled lanes leading to traditional-style inns, teahouses and ochaya, the geisha houses that used to abound here in the 19C." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"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