🌸 Kyoto in March | A trip to meet geisha in Gion & Hanamikoji! ⛩️

#SeasonalPlacesInJapan 💖 For those of you planning a trip to Kyoto in March! Gion and Hanamikoji are spots you definitely can't miss! ✨ If you're lucky, you might even encounter a geiko or maiko while strolling through the historical streets! 🌟 🏮 Gion: The center of Kyoto's geisha culture Gion, Kyoto's representative geisha district, is an area that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period! Must-visit spots are here 👇 📍 Highlights of Gion 1️⃣ Hanamikoji 🌸 　👘 Gion's main street! It is a street that stretches about 1km from north to south. 🟢 North side → Modern bars and izakayas line the streets. 🔴 South side → Traditional geisha area with bamboo fences and red teahouses. 2️⃣ Shirakawa Canal 🌿 💡 A beautiful walking spot with willow trees! High-class restaurants and teahouses line the riverside, allowing you to enjoy the scenery that is typical of Kyoto. 3️⃣ Gion Kobu Kaburenjo 🎭 📅 Traditional performing arts shows every day at 18:00 & 19:00! (Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, koto performances, etc.) 🎫 Admission fee: 3,150 yen (best value for money!) 🍱 Exquisite gourmet food to enjoy in Gion Gion is not only a beautiful landscape, but also a treasure trove of gourmet food! 👇 1️⃣ Kaiseki cuisine 🍵 🎎 There is also a plan with a geisha performance, so you can enjoy Japanese culture! 2️⃣ Gion Maruyama 🍣 ⭐ A famous restaurant with a Tabelog rating of 4.9! The best value restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine for around 1000 yen! 3️⃣ Kikunoi Main Branch 🌟🌟🌟 🍽 The finest kaiseki cuisine with 3 Michelin stars! 💰 Budget: From 20,000 yen (reservations required 📅) 📸 You should definitely go! Gion photo spots 1️⃣ Hanamikoji (south side) 🌿🏮 A charming street lined with bamboo fences and red lanterns. We also recommend taking photos in a kimono👘! 2️⃣ Stone pavement along the Shirakawa River 🏞️ Along the canal lined with willow trees and teahouses. On rainy days, the moss shines and it looks even more fantastical! 3️⃣ Background of the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater 🎭 The entrance to the theater where traditional performing arts are held has an excellent Japanese atmosphere! 💡 Gion sightseeing tips ✅ 🚃 Access: Take city bus #206 from Kyoto Station to "Gion" (1 minute walk) ✅ ⏰ Best time: ☀️ Afternoon → Stroll around Gion 🌆 Evening → Head to Hanamikoji 🌙 Night → Enjoy geisha dancing and a meal (avoid the crowds!) ✅ 💰 Estimated budget: Kaiseki cuisine + geisha performance + transportation costs → Around 15,000 yen (excluding souvenirs) ✨ Spring in Kyoto is special! Enjoy the traditional culture and beautiful streetscapes of Gion and Hanamikoji! 💖