Good to know
- Time to spend
- 1–2 hours
- Tickets
- Free, open at all hours. Private alleys off Hanamikoji are off-limits
- Best time
- Early evening, when lanterns come on
- Getting there
- Keihan Gion-Shijo or Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi, 5 min walk
Itineraries with Gion
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The Philosopher's Path into Gion
How Gion fits into a day.- 9:00Ginkaku-jiSakyō
- 10:00Philosopher's PathSakyō
- 12:00Nanzen-jiSakyō
- 17:00Gion and Hanami-koji at duskGion
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Gion questions
Can you take photos in Gion?
On public streets, yes, but entering or photographing designated private alleys off Hanamikoji is banned and can be fined.
Can I photograph geiko and maiko in Gion?
Don't take photos without permission. Local rules and signs prohibit it, and chasing or blocking them is not tolerated.
