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Gion Odori

Southern Higashiyama


This is a quaint and charming geisha dance put on by the geisha of the Gion Higashi geisha district. It¡¯s held from 1 to 10 November at the Gion Kaikan Theatre (µoˆ@»áð^), near Yasaka-jinja.


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Nearby Southern Higashiyama attractions

1. Yasaka-jinja

0.1 MILES

This colourful and spacious shrine is considered the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district. It's a bustling place that is well worth a visit¡­

3. Higashi-?tani

0.32 MILES

This is one of the largest Buddhist graveyards in Kyoto. It's an atmospheric (if spooky) place for a walk.

4. Entoku-in

0.32 MILES

This subtemple of °­¨­»å²¹¾±-Âá¾± has a lovely Zen garden and is a pleasant retreat from the busy touristy surrounds. You can buy a combo ticket with °­¨­»å²¹¾±-Âá¾±¡­

5. Yasui Konpira-g¨±

0.33 MILES

This interesting little Shint¨­ shrine on the edge of Gion contains one of the most peculiar objects we've encountered anywhere in Japan: the enkiri¡­

6. °­¨­»å²¹¾±-Âá¾±

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This exquisite temple was founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The extensive grounds include gardens¡­

7. Kennin-ji

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Founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai, Kennin-ji is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It is an island of peace and calm on the border of the boisterous Gion¡­

8. ³§³ó¨­°ù±ð²Ô-¾±²Ô

0.37 MILES

This temple is hard to miss, with its giant camphor trees growing just outside the walls. Fortunately, most tourists march right on past, heading to the¡­