Gion District

A geisha dance performance held every April at Minami-za Theater in Kyoto City. A tradition continuing for over 150 years since 1872. A 40-minute performance expressing Kyoto's seasonal changes. Approximately 50,000 tickets are sold annually. A representative traditional performing arts event of Kyoto, showcasing the essence of Japanese culture.

A geisha district along the Kamogawa River in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Historic area continuing from the Edo period. Kyoto's smallest geisha district with approximately 100 restaurants and teahouses. The summer dance performances at Pontocho Kaburenjo are famous. Characterized by summer riverside dining experiences. Attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually, representing Kyoto's charm.

A narrow alley along the Kamo River in Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto, flourishing as a teahouse district since the Edo period with approximately 40 establishments today. The landscape of wooden buildings and stone pavements represents iconic Kyoto scenery. Riverside dining experiences are particularly celebrated. Rivaling Gion as a geisha district, it attracts about 500,000 visitors annually.

Kyoto's representative geisha district in Higashiyama Ward, continuously operating since the Edo period. Active maikos and geishas perform, with traditional townhouses featuring latticed fronts lining the streets. Traditional performances like Miyako Odori are regularly staged. Attracting approximately 4 million visitors annually, it is recognized worldwide as symbolic of Japan's performing arts culture.

Traditional geisha districts scattered throughout Kyoto, including Gion, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho. The heart of geisha culture dating from the Edo period, characterized by traditional teahouse architecture and stone-paved alleys. Attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually, it is Kyoto's premier destination. Representative of Japan's traditional culture, particularly geisha arts.

A geisha district along the Kamogawa River in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Historic area continuing from the Edo period. Kyoto's smallest geisha district with approximately 100 restaurants and teahouses. The summer dance performances at Pontocho Kaburenjo are famous. Characterized by summer riverside dining experiences. Attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually, representing Kyoto's charm.

A narrow alley along the Kamo River in Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto, flourishing as a teahouse district since the Edo period with approximately 40 establishments today. The landscape of wooden buildings and stone pavements represents iconic Kyoto scenery. Riverside dining experiences are particularly celebrated. Rivaling Gion as a geisha district, it attracts about 500,000 visitors annually.

A traditional tea house district in Higashiyama, Kyoto, with old wooden structures. The tradition of geishas entertaining guests through performance, dance, and music persists. Evening stone-paved streets are particularly beautiful. Millions visit annually, symbolizing Japan's traditional performing arts and hospitality culture.

A historic district in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, preserving townscapes from the Edo to Meiji periods. Approximately 3 kilometers of old streets feature traditional inns, sake breweries, and craft shops. Attracts about 2 million visitors annually and has become a standard school excursion destination.