Also known as Gion Shrine, this is where the famous Gion Festival—one of Japan's three major festivals—is held. If you walk from the other side, you'll reach the well-known Maruyama Park.
Rudy Lee's Reviews
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The designer's wild imagination really shines here. It feels like the world we see every day has been completely reimagined.
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A perfect spot to breathe in some fresh air!
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I missed the cherry blossom season when I visited. I bet it's absolutely beautiful when the sakura are in full bloom.
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It's a bit of a trip from downtown Kyoto, but I finally made it! I spent JPY 500 for a set of Japanese matcha and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon looking out at the Jiboku Garden.
