エリア:東山区 観光 タイプ: ナイトスポット 街並み・街歩き ショッピング
おすすめ時期: オールシーズン 観光 特徴: カップルOK アクセス良好 夜遊びスポット 外国人客多い 食事も楽しむ 観光 ジャンル: 日本の文化・政治・歴史 必ず行きたい観光名所 Present day Gion still has many Ochaya, where customers drink and dine while Maiko and Geiko (Geisha) entertain them in the traditional architecture. Gion retains atmosphere of old Kyoto.
The Gion is made famous for it's Giesha (sometimes known as Geiko or Geigi), traditional female Japanese entertainers, whose skills include various Japanese arts as classic music and dance.There are also Maiko (Geisha in training) who, dressed in full regalia, can be seen in the evenings as they move-about through the streets of Gion.Then there are the Machiya (old style Japanese town-houses), faithfully restored to their former glory, along with the many Ochaya (tea-houses).
The Gion district was developed in the Middle-Ages, in an area in front of Yasaka Shrine, and it's main purpose was to accommodate the needs of travellers and visitors to the shrine.
Construction of Yasaka Shrine (once called Gion Shrine) commenced in 656,and soon became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian Period (794-1185).
In this guide I will take you through the four areas that make up the Gion District.Commencing at the intersection of Shijo-dori (Shijo Avenue) and Kawabata-dori (Kawabata Street), we will make our way to Yasaka Shrine, directly in front of you on Shijo-dori. From here we will progress to the Hanami-koji Area, with it's many restaurants and the Kennin-ji Temple. Then we will backtrack to the Shirakawa Area, with the Shirakawa Canal running-through it's centre. The canal is lined with willow trees, with many high-class restaurants and Ochaya overlooking the canal.Then it is off to the Pontocho Area, a narrow street across the Kamo-gawa (Kamo River), with it's tightly-packed restaurants and bars. From here it is back to where we started from.
As you enter each area you will experience a feeling of stepping-back in time. Enjoy the moment.
A narrow alley that is on the west side of the Kamogawa river and extends from Shijo-dori street (4th street) to one block south of Sanjo-dori street (3rd street) is Ponto-cho, a pleasure area. On the both sides of the alley are geisha houses, bars and restaurants. Many people come and go on the street especially in the evening.
This is an alley that is lined on both sides with many Ochaya and retains calm atmosphere of old days of Kyoto. Miyagawa-cho is on the south west of Gion.
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