Kamogawa River
Iconic river of Kyoto with its long promenade where citizens like to meet and have a good time
Shirakawa street
Shirakawa Street, bordered by Shirakawa river, a good introduction to discovering Gion
Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine from the mid-7th century and at the origin of this district
Sannenzaka
Visit of this part of old Kyoto, passing through Hokanji and Sannenzaka
Ninenzaka
We go back to the north of Gion and continue your visit.
Maruyama Park
Park full of greenery, sakura in spring and maple leaves in autumn.
Hanamikoji Street
Another part of the traditional Gion district, with its Kyoto Machiya, cafes, restaurants and tea houses
Kennen-ji Temple area
We will walk in this famous temple, where was introduced zen and tea in Japan. Then, we come back to our starting point.
