Enjoying Kyoto Historic Streets | Gion Geisha District | Zen Temple, Cafes & Long-Established Shops

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From the guide “Gion Kyoto Guide: Yasaka Shrine, Performances and Local Etiquette”: Gion is a historic Kyoto district associated with Yasaka Shrine and the culture of geiko and maiko.

The guide goes on: “Compare the main Gion stops”. The shrine and the theatre offer different kinds of visits: Yasaka Shrine is a place of worship with 24-hour worship access, while Gion Corner has scheduled performances at set evening start times.

From the guide “Higashi Chaya District: Historic Streets and Teahouses”: Higashi Chaya District is a historic streetscape in Kanazawa’s Higashiyama area, on the east bank of the Asano River.

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