Gion Holiday Deals

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Holidays in Gion

Work crushing your soul? Trade KPIs and conference calls for G&Ts and great times in Gion, Kyoto! This major city has a population of 1,500,000 people and draws big numbers of curious visitors each year. You'll find Gion 1 kilometre southeast of central Kyoto. From Itami Airport, it's 40 kilometres to the northeast.

This city is teeming with sensational things to do, and you'll discover many of them near Gion. It's a challenge to choose the top attractions, but Nijo Castle and the Kiyomizu Temple are two you won't want to miss. After taking a look at those, you'll want to head onwards to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Fushimi Inari Shrine. For another perspective on Kyoto, organise an outing to Ishibe Alley and Pontocho, nearby neighbourhoods that are definitely worth a peek.

You'll never be deprived of things to do in central Kyoto. Kyoto Tower and Katsura Imperial Villa will capture your attention for hours. Heian Shrine and the Ryoanji Temple are a few more of the area's biggest draws.

Deepen your understanding of the region at the Kyoto Art Center, Shogunzuka Mound and the Kamishichiken Kabukai. These cultural attractions are sure to impress.

If you've got a keen interest in art, don't forget to visit the Kyoto National Museum, the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, the Hosomi Art Museum and the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Walk around and if anything intrigues you, chat to the staff about its creator.

From hands‐on exhibits to mind‐boggling objects and artefacts, museums have something to keep all ages interested. If you find yourself stuck with a rainy day, why not take yourself over to the Kyoto International Manga Museum, the Costume Museum, the Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto and the Kyoto Railway Museum?

You can't quite beat the feeling of anticipation when a performance is due to kick off. Watch the curtains go up at the Gion Corner, Kyoto Concert Hall, Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall and the Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre.

Finding entertainment for the kids can be a vital task when preparing for a family holiday. Don't miss Kyoto Aquarium and the Tin Toy and Doll Museum.

You can find a handful of family-friendly attractions nearby. Kyoto Studio Park and Omiyakotsu Park will prevent your younger ones from getting bored and restless.

Nothing calms a busy mind quite like the sounds, sights and smells of nature. Experience it firsthand at the Shoseien Garden, the Zuihoin Garden, the Nanzenin Garden and the Manshu-in Garden.

Something special about this place is its nearby public parks. In the midst of all the activity, there are plenty of spots to relax and read the newspaper. Maruyama Park, Philosopher's Walk, Umekoji Park and Kamogawa Park are great options.

Stock up on groceries or look for a few unusual gifts. You can pick up everything you're after at Nishijin Textile Center, Aeon Mall Kyoto, Yumeyakata and Machikado Minaport.

Wander back though the mists of time at the Kyoto University, the Doshisha University, the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts and Sento Imperial Palace. These historic sites have a collection of educational tales to tell.

Local religious sites, such as the Toji Temple, the Sanjusangendo Temple, the Daitokuji Temple and the Higashi Honganji Temple, give you the chance to reflect in a serene setting.

Passionate about your soccer? Then you should bring some purple and white with you to wildly cheer on the Kyoto Sanga FC at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium.

Hotels in Gion

If you're searching for a budget room without all the bells and whistles, the Guesthouse Kotoya Toji, located at 80 Toji Higashimonzen-cho, Minami-ku, is your best bet. One more place that provides great service at an affordable price is the Kyomachiya Takanashi, which can be found at 360, Rokkakucho. Or perhaps you'd rather live like royalty at the Hiiragiya Ryokan? The Ryokan Yoshida-sanso is yet another popular option for those who can't say no to life's finer things.

During your time in Gion, you'll definitely want to experience Nijo Castle. Want to stay within an easy walk so you can discover this iconic attraction at your own pace? The Konruri-An Machiya Residence Inn is just 1 kilometre away and the Fushizome-an Machiya Residence Inn is 1 kilometre away.