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Landmarks near Gion

Discover the best landmarks near Gion. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/yasaka-jinja-shrine

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Yasaka-jinja Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine steeped in tradition and vibrant festivals.

625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073
4.4 Very Good 26,135 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/sannenzaka

Sannenzaka

Step back in time on Kyoto's Sannenzaka: a charming, stone-paved street filled with traditional crafts, teahouses, and historic architecture.

2 Chome-211 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862
4.4 Very Good 13,100 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/maruyama-park

Maruyama Park

Discover Kyoto's oldest park, a scenic haven with stunning cherry blossoms, traditional gardens, and serene beauty in the heart of Higashiyama.

Maruyamacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0071
4.3 Very Good 5,593 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/hanamikoji-street

Hanamikoji Street

Step back in time on Hanamikoji Street, Kyoto's enchanting geisha district, where tradition and beauty intertwine.

Gionmachi Minamigawa, Kyoto, 600-8340
4.3 Very Good 7,468 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/gion-corner

Gion Corner

Experience Kyoto's traditional performing arts, including dance, tea ceremony, and puppet theater, in a one-hour show at Gion Corner.

570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074
4.2 Very Good 2,024 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/shirakawa-lane

Shirakawa Lane

Discover the serene beauty of Shirakawa Lane in Kyoto, a picturesque canal district with historic architecture and tranquil atmosphere.

〒605-0087 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Motoyoshicho, 白川筋
4.7 Excellent 214 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/yasaka-jinja-nishiromon-gate-western-tower-gate

Yasaka Jinja Nishiromon Gate (Western Tower Gate)

Discover Kyoto's spiritual heart at the iconic Yasaka Jinja Nishiromon Gate, a vibrant gateway to tradition and cultural richness.

625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073
4.4 Very Good 268 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/south-tower-gate

South Tower Gate

Discover the spiritual beauty of Kyoto at Yasaka Shrine's South Tower Gate, a vibrant entrance to a world of tradition and tranquility in Gion.

509 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073
4.3 Very Good 157 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/warai-clock-tower

Warai Clock Tower

A Gion district landmark, the Warai Clock Tower adds to the area's historical charm in Kyoto, Japan.

Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, 京都市東山区 Kyoto 605-0073
3.7 Good 6 reviews
japan/kyoto/gion/landmark/shrine

Shrine

Discover a hidden gem in Kyoto's Higashiyama: a peaceful Shinto shrine offering a serene escape from the city's bustling attractions.

161 Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0079

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