Historische Viertel und Märkte in Kyōto

Gion, Old Streets & Markets

Stroll through Gion's lantern-lit lanes, Pontochō, the Higashiyama slopes and Nishiki Market.

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Gion Quarter

Attraction

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This traditional hanamachi, or flower town, is a cultural district known for its geisha houses and tea houses.

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One of Kyoto's most carefully preserved traditional neighbourhoods, this area features historic streets lined with shops.

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This scenic pedestrian path follows a cherry-tree-lined canal running between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji.

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