Gion
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Yasaka Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Yasaka Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Gion Corner
Enjoy a show at Gion Corner, a theater with a story to tell in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Gion Shirakawa Area
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Kenninji Temple
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kenninji Temple. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Nishiki Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Nishiki Market, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Gion Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great location for what we had planned, hotel is stunning, great food and bakery and the staff for the roof top lounge were fantastic. Would stay here again gladly
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
This hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Kyoto! Great location, good amenities, comfy rooms!
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Walking distance to temple and great location to restaurants, shops
Reviewed on 15 January 2026
Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside
Of the 5 hotels that I stayed at during my trip this was by far my favorite and I now know to use Minn for all of my Japan travel stays.
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onsen
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Gion
Higashiyama Ward
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Komatsucho
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Gion
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- Yasaka Shrine
- Gion Corner
- Hanamikoji Street
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Kenninji Temple
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Yasui Konpiragu
- Gion Tatsumi Bridge
- Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
- Ryosokuin
- Kyoto Gion Lamp Museum
- Reigenin
- Rokudochinnoji Temple
- Zenkyoan
- Hatsuebisu Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Chion-in Temple
- Kamo River
- Maruyama Park
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