Gion
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Town to Meet “Maiko”
The apprentices of geiko called “maiko” are usually as young as in their teens. They put on white makeup neatly and behave gracefully dressed in kimono. The sight of maiko walking down the old streets of Kyoto is regarded as one of the symbols of Japanese beauty that you cannot miss if you come to Kyoto. Maiko can be most possibly seen in the evening when they walk to the tea house.
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Experience a Maiko Makeover
There are some places that offer “maiko makeover experience” service to transform you into maiko, a symbol of Gion. Everyone can enjoy becoming a beautiful maiko. It is a popular service because so many women love maiko. You can stroll around the street and take photos in a maiko costume.
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Yasaka Jinja
Yasaka Jinja, the historical shrine where the name of Gion came from, enshrines various Gods of warding off evil, matchmaking and prosperous business. Gion Festival, the festival held in July every year, is one of Japan’s three greatest festivals. It is the summer tradition in Kyoto.
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Ishibe-koji
You might feel like you’ve time tripped. Ishibe-koji is a narrow back lane within a short walking distance from Yasaka Jinja. It looks so tasteful under the day light, and the night adds even more elegance to it. This is Gion, Kyoto.
(Source: pixta)
Kodai-ji
At the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was in power at the time, his wife Nene established the temple in 1606 to pray for the repose of the soul of her husband. Its breathtakingly beautiful garden is designated as a place of scenic beauty, and the tea house designed by Senno Rikyu, a master of tea, Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei are designated as important cultural properties.
(Source: pixta)
Hanami-koji
Hanami-koji is one of the busy lanes loved by tourists and locals. The lane lined with tasteful tea houses with bengara-koshi, red color lattices, and the fence called “inuyarai” create poetic Kyoto scenery.
(Source: pixta)
Maruyama Park
The oldest park in Kyoto adjacent to Yasaka Jinja, Maruyama Park is well known for its famous cherry blossoms called “Gion weeping cherry trees” or “Gion’s cherry trees at night.” It is a beautiful circuit-style Japanese garden which is designated as a place of scenic beauty.
(Source: pixta)
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
The tasteful slopes that still remain in the townscapes of good old Kyoto. It was originally made as the approach to Kiyomizu-dera and lined with various souvenir shops. The scenery of these slopes and the buildings along them are designated as Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. These slopes are busy with tourists all year round.
(Source: pixta)
Ryozen Kannon
The huge white statue of Kannon was built to pray for the repose of souls of the victims of World War II. The huge statue as tall as around 24 meters is beautifully seated against the background of Ryozen (the sacred mountain).
(Source: pixta)
Yasaka Pagoda
The official name is Hokan-ji. You will find it if you go down Sannenzaka from Kiyomizu-dera. The sight of it seen from the street is the representative of Kyoto. The pagoda is popular among tourists too. It is the only pagoda open to public among all pagodas designated as important cultural properties in Japan. You can see the inside although the viewing schedule is irregular.
(Source: pixta)
Gion Shirakawa
Cherry blossoms in spring, willow leaves swinging in the wind, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and the river bank covered with snow. Gion Shirakawa has a picturesque view all year round. The street is designated as Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings and gathers a lot of tourists.
(Source: pixta)
Gion Shinbashi
Gion Shinbashi district is historically important birthplace of Gion which has been flourished since 1670s. Shinbashi Street is lined with Gion original machiya-chaya style buildings that gives the scenery the atmosphere of Gion.
(Source: pixta)
(Source: PhotoAC)
Town to Meet “Maiko”
The apprentices of geiko called “maiko” are usually as young as in their teens. They put on white makeup neatly and behave gracefully dressed in kimono. The sight of maiko walking down the old streets of Kyoto is regarded as one of the symbols of Japanese beauty that you cannot miss if you come to Kyoto. Maiko can be most possibly seen in the evening when they walk to the tea house.
(Source: pixta)
Experience a Maiko Makeover
There are some places that offer “maiko makeover experience” service to transform you into maiko, a symbol of Gion. Everyone can enjoy becoming a beautiful maiko. It is a popular service because so many women love maiko. You can stroll around the street and take photos in a maiko costume.
(Source: PhotoAC)
Yasaka Jinja
Yasaka Jinja, the historical shrine where the name of Gion came from, enshrines various Gods of warding off evil, matchmaking and prosperous business. Gion Festival, the festival held in July every year, is one of Japan’s three greatest festivals. It is the summer tradition in Kyoto.
(Source: PhotoAC)
Ishibe-koji
You might feel like you’ve time tripped. Ishibe-koji is a narrow back lane within a short walking distance from Yasaka Jinja. It looks so tasteful under the day light, and the night adds even more elegance to it. This is Gion, Kyoto.
(Source: pixta)
Kodai-ji
At the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was in power at the time, his wife Nene established the temple in 1606 to pray for the repose of the soul of her husband. Its breathtakingly beautiful garden is designated as a place of scenic beauty, and the tea house designed by Senno Rikyu, a master of tea, Kasa-tei and Shigure-tei are designated as important cultural properties.
(Source: pixta)
Hanami-koji
Hanami-koji is one of the busy lanes loved by tourists and locals. The lane lined with tasteful tea houses with bengara-koshi, red color lattices, and the fence called “inuyarai” create poetic Kyoto scenery.
(Source: pixta)
Maruyama Park
The oldest park in Kyoto adjacent to Yasaka Jinja, Maruyama Park is well known for its famous cherry blossoms called “Gion weeping cherry trees” or “Gion’s cherry trees at night.” It is a beautiful circuit-style Japanese garden which is designated as a place of scenic beauty.
(Source: pixta)
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
The tasteful slopes that still remain in the townscapes of good old Kyoto. It was originally made as the approach to Kiyomizu-dera and lined with various souvenir shops. The scenery of these slopes and the buildings along them are designated as Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. These slopes are busy with tourists all year round.
(Source: pixta)
Ryozen Kannon
The huge white statue of Kannon was built to pray for the repose of souls of the victims of World War II. The huge statue as tall as around 24 meters is beautifully seated against the background of Ryozen (the sacred mountain).
(Source: pixta)
Yasaka Pagoda
The official name is Hokan-ji. You will find it if you go down Sannenzaka from Kiyomizu-dera. The sight of it seen from the street is the representative of Kyoto. The pagoda is popular among tourists too. It is the only pagoda open to public among all pagodas designated as important cultural properties in Japan. You can see the inside although the viewing schedule is irregular.
(Source: pixta)
Gion Shirakawa
Cherry blossoms in spring, willow leaves swinging in the wind, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and the river bank covered with snow. Gion Shirakawa has a picturesque view all year round. The street is designated as Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings and gathers a lot of tourists.
(Source: pixta)
Gion Shinbashi
Gion Shinbashi district is historically important birthplace of Gion which has been flourished since 1670s. Shinbashi Street is lined with Gion original machiya-chaya style buildings that gives the scenery the atmosphere of Gion.
(Source: pixta)
