Things to Do in Gion, Kyoto

Gion is a geisha district with high-end shops and restaurants, a Zen garden, and women in colorful kimonos. It contains Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and restaurants like Kyoboshi.

  • Maruyama ParkCity Park
  • GionJapanese
  • Yasaka ShrineFamous Shrine

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Gion in Kyoto

Top things to do in Gion

  • Maruyama Park

    Maruyama Park

    4.4 · 6.9k
    City Park

    Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Yasaka Shrine

    Yasaka Shrine

    4.4 · 33.1k
    Famous Shrine

    This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Lashinbang the Kyoto Anime Hub

    Lashinbang the Kyoto Anime Hub

    4.8 · 291
    Record Store
    Every day
    12 PM – 9 PM

Where to eat & drink in Gion

  • Gion

    Gion

    Japanese

    Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

    Mon–Tue
    8 AM – 9 PM, 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Wed
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    8 AM – 9 PM, 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 9 PM, 11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9 PM, 11 AM – 8 PM
  • MUSIC BAR universe -GION-

    MUSIC BAR universe -GION-

    5.0 · 575
    Cocktail Bar· ¥2,000–3,000

    A record bar in Kyoto's Gion district, designed with an 80s friend's house concept, offers music, manga, books, and board games.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • BAR CRAFT倶楽部 祇園 |祇園 バー

    BAR CRAFT倶楽部 祇園 |祇園 バー

    5.0 · 215
    Beer Garden· ¥2,000–5,000
    Mon–Fri
    6 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • 祇園 Louiz coffee|Kyoto Gion Café

    祇園 Louiz coffee|Kyoto Gion Café

    5.0 · 209
    Café & Bakery· ¥1–1,000
    Mon
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • Oryori Mashita

    Oryori Mashita

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$

    A small shop curtain flutters in a Gion shopping street; walk along cobblestones sprinkled with water to a quiet nook where the noise of the high street is soon forgotten.

  • Kyoboshi

    Kyoboshi

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$

    The tempura is unique, bursting with the flavours of each season.

  • Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

    Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

    4.9 · 5.6k
    Japanese· ¥4,000–10,000
    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant

    ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant

    4.9 · 894
    Vegan· ¥1,000–2,000

    A popular hidden restaurant in Kyoto's Gion district, it serves healthy and environmentally friendly meals made with 100% plant-based ingredients, featuring Kyoto vegetables and other selected produce.

    Mon
    9 AM – 11 AM, 12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Tue–Wed
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 11 AM, 12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • 神戸牛 鉄板焼 京彩宴 花見小路店

    神戸牛 鉄板焼 京彩宴 花見小路店

    5.0 · 546
    Japanese· ¥10,000+

    This is the official page for Teppanyaki/Steak in the Gion area, Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Kyosaikan Hanamikoji branch. Introducing basic information about the store and menu information.

    Every day
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Gion OMAKASE SUSHI FARO🍣

    Gion OMAKASE SUSHI FARO🍣

    5.0 · 400
    Sushi· ¥10,000+
    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 11 PM
    Wed
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店

    ホットサンド専門店 'OHANABATAKE 祇園店

    4.5 · 2.5k
    Sandwich Shop· ¥1,000–2,000
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • GYUMON

    GYUMON

    4.9 · 4.6k
    Halal
    Every day
    3 PM – 10 PM

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Map of Gion with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Maruyama Park
  2. 2Gion
  3. 3Yasaka Shrine
  4. 4Lashinbang the Kyoto Anime Hub
  5. 5MUSIC BAR universe -GION-
  6. 6BAR CRAFT倶楽部 祇園 |祇園 バー
  7. 7祇園 Louiz coffee|Kyoto Gion Café
  8. 8Oryori Mashita
  9. 9Kyoboshi
  10. 10Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

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