Top Things to do and places to visit in Gion and around

Gion a famous district in Kyoto as it became this famous for its many geisha and has become a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Tourists come here walking along the street, stopping by to have some green tea at small tea houses, eat some authentic sweets at sweets shops or have a lovely classic dinner at restaurants. Gion is also very close to Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most famous World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Therefore it is to spend your day here going from the temple, walking down along zaikas (Ninen-zaka, Sannen-zaka or Kiyomizu-zaka) to the Yasaka Shrine. So, if you want to enjoy an elegant and slow relaxing atmosphere during your travel,  have a look at the following places when you visit the Gion area and around.

清水寺
清水寺
清水寺内供奉着观音菩萨,是日本国内众多的观音灵场之一。于京都寺院当中有着相对悠久的历史。是获列入为世界遗产的京都人气观光地点。
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祇园
祇园
祇园是指著名的八坂神社及其周边一带。舞妓与艺妓以舞蹈与歌谣热情款待观光客,是非常受游客欢迎的繁华大街。您更可于花街内一尝艺妓游乐的滋味。
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八坂神社
八坂神社
建于花街旁边的八坂神社,是京都祇园​​最早的由来。除厄运病痛、祈求生意繁盛、美好姻缘、美容功效等都非常灵验。
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东山
东山
东山为京都东面的山峦之统称。以前曾是贵族与武士的疗养之地,因此山上保存了众多如银阁寺般壮丽的庭园。
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