Exploring Gion Kyoto Japan

In this video, you will explore Gion district in Kyoto, Japan. Gion is a geisha district and it is the most famous entertainment district in Japan.

You will explore Gion with me as I walk through the streets of Kyoto’s geisha district starting from Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine) through Shijo-dori and Hanamikoji Street. At the end of Hanami-koji street, I visited Kenninji Temple and then walked through the historic streets of Gion and ended my walk in an area called Shirakawa to enjoy the view from Gion Tatsumi Bridge, which is just a few steps away from Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine.

I had lunch at Gion Kirara Restaurant. The setting is very Japanese with a choice of seating at the counter or Tatami. It is a wonderful place to enjoy authentic Kyoto food.

Gion houses two hanamachi, or geisha districts: Gion Kobu (祇園甲部) and Gion Higashi (祇園東). The two were originally the same district but split many years ago. Gion Kobu is larger, occupying most of the district including the famous street Hanamikoji, while Gion Higashi is smaller and occupies the northeast corner, centered on its rehearsal hall.

✅ You might enjoy watching some of these other videos:
✔️ Higashiyama District & Kodaiji Temple: https://youtu.be/Hv_goYJxvAM
✔️ Kiyomizudera Temple: https://youtu.be/9-0ndiFkUL8
✔️ Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion): https://youtu.be/ffakvQbCpCk
✔️ Where to stay in Kyoto, Japan: https://youtu.be/5ZeZ__NqvCM

✅ You might also enjoy watching some of my other videos of Japan:
✔️ 🇯🇵 Japan Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wwMzq5-Q2icG4ZFUm9fH-1wvtTifUdD

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Shijo-dori
3:23 Hanamikoji Street
6:18 Kenninji Temple
8:40 Historic Streets in Gion
18:58 Shijo-dori
21:17 Shirakawa
23:13 Tatsumi Bridge
25:35 Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
27:16 Gion Kirara Restaurant

Music in this video:
“Sun Melt Waves” by Oman, “Concussion” by Nihoni,
“A Mystical Place” by Howard Harper-Barnes, “Wet Concrete” by Out Linear,
“Beat And Vibe” by Mar Vei, “Pacific Shores” by Mandala Dreams,
“Visiting Neighbours” by Riverworn, “Misu” by Calm Shores.

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