evening stroll in Gion, Kyoto

#Christmas 2023 #trip free accommodation #winter travel #Gion Kyoto #Gion #kyoto #Kyoto travel #Travel in Kansai #Japan travel ⛩️ Gion is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. It is an old area of ancient Japanese style. Along this street there are tea shops. And many izakaya restaurants open in this area ⛩️ In this area, we will meet "Geisha" (Geisha), a woman in traditional kimono, which geisha is a young woman with artistic skills and serves to take care of the guests in the teahouse, and Maiko (Maiko), a practice geisha, is a career that has been passed down since ancient times. ⛩️ In addition to the tea shop This area also has Yasaka Shrine, Kabuki Theater, ancient art performances. which is also difficult to find ⛩️ Getting There: Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line) Walk for about 5 minutes from Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line to Tofukuji Station and change to Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo Station.