Hanamikoji Street

North of Shijo-dori, tenant buildings hold bars, clubs and restaurants. South of it, the land belonged to Kennin-ji until the Meiji government confiscated it, and the area developed after the Gion Kobu district moved there, so old teahouses and restaurants line the street. Overhead wires were buried and the stone paving was completed in 2001. Gion is a well-known geisha district, and geiko and maiko can be seen walking through it to their engagements. The Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theater and Gion Corner stand along the street.