Pontocho alley Kyoto

Two women in traditional clothing walk through Pontocho alley in Kyoto.

Streets of Kyoto

Two Maiko and a Geiko wait at a cross in Gion, Kyoto Japan.

Kyoto Japan Streets of Gion / 京都 祇園 日本

 

Kyoto’s Gion district comes to life at sunset. 

The Gion district is located in Kyoto and is famous for its entertainment nightlife.  Establishments such as restaurants of all types, bars, clubs, and tea houses line the area.  Gion however is most famous for its Machiya (町屋/町家) traditional wooden townhouses along with its entertainers the Geiko and Maiko dawning the colorful Japanese traditional garment the Kimono (きもの).