Neighborhoods & Walks · Gion

Gion Public Streets

祇園の公道

Gion is a working neighborhood with traditional townhouses and hospitality businesses.

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English · 2 pages · Color + monochrome

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Original gouache illustration of Gion Public Streets; an interpretive impression, not a navigation map. — An illustrated impression; not a navigation map.

Before you go

Find it: Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Visiting hours: Public streets; individual businesses set their own hours.Check the current official calendar and entry or booking conditions before travelling.
Admission & costs: Public streets: free; businesses and performances charge separately.

Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.

Getting there

Gion-shijoExit 6Keihan Main Line
See official access route

Directions Official site Visitor information

A little time. A closer look.

Gion is a working neighborhood with traditional townhouses and hospitality businesses. This guide stays on public streets and does not direct visitors into restricted private alleys or promise encounters with geiko or maiko.

Something to notice

Notice timber latticework and the scale of the facades. Read access and photography signs before entering any lane.

A little consideration

Never follow or photograph people without permission; respect private-lane restrictions.

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English · 2 pages · Color + monochrome

Printing & folding

Actual Gion Public Streets guide cover · Color edition — Color edition · Page 1 / 2A4 · EN · v1.0

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Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-10