Temple
Ryosoku-in
Higashiyama•377m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 3
Gion
祇園Kyoto
Historic area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its traditional streets and performing-arts culture. Walking its public streets offers a chance to notice wooden facades and the district's working buildings, with restaurants and cultural venues woven into an inhabited neighborhood.
- Historic wooden streetscapes
- Traditional performing arts
Goshuin within a short walk
Temples, shrines and castles near Gion that give goshuin, closest first.
Temple
Kennin-ji
Higashiyama•379m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Shrine
Yasui Kompiragu
Higashiyama•403m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Shrine
Kyoto Ebisu Jinja
Higashiyama•503m(6 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Temple
Zenkyo-An
Higashiyama•508m(6 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Temple
Entoku-in
Higashiyama•513m(6 min walk)
Temple
Rokudo Chinno-ji
Higashiyama•581m(7 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 2
Know before you go
Respect posted signs and the boundary between public streets and private lanes. Do not enter restricted alleys or treat people working in the district as photo attractions. Choose a specific business for dining or a performance, since access and reservations depend on the venue.
Tip from David Dias, Goshuin Atlas curator
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