Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
If you're going to see a geisha just pay the money for a private show and don't be that tourist who is chasing them down the street for a photograph.
Foreigners receive an automatic discounted rate and it is a great orientation to the culture and history. Google maps takes you essentially to the back door of the place and it is confusing. It is a large white brick building you can see from where Google maps takes you, but you have to go around the block to get in.
Explore the area around Gion Corner. Go up and down the side and main street that it's on. You'll really get the feel of old Kyoto.
Do not miss watching a performance at Gion corner.
Eat at. KIKO. SUSHI IMAI.. ARIMA TEMPURA. YOSHIOKA TEMPURA.. SENTA SUSHI..
I assume this is a reference to the Gion District. A must. Large and well preserved district. Go at dusk when it is at its most atmospheric. Geisha sightings possible but please do stick cameras in their faces. Admire but do not pester.
Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.
Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.
Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
After visiting Gion Tatsumi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.
The best time to visit Gion Corner can depend on the weather and when visitor numbers rise and fall. The hottest average temperature around Gion Corner falls in August, when visitor numbers are average and weather is mostly sunny with light rain. The coolest average temperature around Gion Corner falls in January, visitor numbers are slightly low and weather is mostly cloudy with light rain.
 Calendar Month |  Temperature |  Precipitation |  Cloudiness |  Occupancy |  Pricing |
| January | 37.8°F (3.2°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Slightly Low | Slightly Low |
| February | 39.4°F (4.1°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Slightly Low | Slightly Low |
| March | 46.0°F (7.8°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| April | 54.3°F (12.4°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly High |
| May | 63.5°F (17.5°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| June | 70.5°F (21.4°C) | Moderate Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Average | Average |
| July | 77.9°F (25.5°C) | Moderate Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Average | Average |
| August | 80.2°F (26.8°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| September | 73.0°F (22.8°C) | Moderate Rain | Mostly Sunny | Slightly High | Slightly Low |
| October | 62.2°F (16.8°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| November | 52.3°F (11.3°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Slightly High |
| December | 42.1°F (5.6°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Slightly Low | Average |
