Gion is a district located near Yasaka Shrine and is east
of the Kamo River. A long time ago the district was an
area where travelers to the shrine could rest. Gion later
developed to include restaurants, shops, and teahouses.
It also became the area known for where you can enjoy
performances by Geisha (artisan) and maiko (apprentice
Geisha). The attractiveness of the place is the many
traditional wooden machiya (townhouses) in the area.
In Gion the most popular area is Hanami-koji Street,
which stretches from Shijo Avenue to Kenninji Temple.
Along this street are many expensive restaurants that
serve Kaiseki ryori (Japanese haute cuisine). It is in this
area that you can find restaurants that have Geisha and
maiko entertain the guests. Another scenic street is in the
Shirakawa Area that is on the other side of Shijo Avenue
towards Wakamatsu Street. There is a canal that runs
through the area and is lined with willow trees. Like
Hanami-koji Street, there are high end restaurants and
teahouses, but it is less crowded compared to the other
side.
Aside from restaurants there are a few shops that sell
local goods like sweets, pickled food, and traditional
crafts. The nearby Higashiyama District is one of the
more preserved streets in Kyoto and you can find many
shops selling various goods. It is a great place to pick up
souvenirs that are unique to Kyoto. In July, there is the
Gion Matsuri, which is one of the top three beautiful
festivals in Japan. It is a festival hosted by the nearby
Yasaka Shrine and is famed for the procession of floats.
The floats are elaborately decorated and represent
unique themes. There are some floats that are as tall as
25 meters and weigh over 12 tons. During the time of
festival you can enjoy the festivities happening in the
area like eating at food stalls, playing games, or trying
various drinks.
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