Kyoto’s entertainment district
June 11, 2018 by David Herd
You Gotta Love Kyoto
Kyoto’s entertainment district
Kyoto’s entertainment district is the perfect place to stay when visiting this great city. At one end of the street you cross the river & at the other end is Yasaka Shrine.
Yasaka Shrine.
Yasaka Shrine is also known as Gion Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion District and Higashiyama District, and you can simply walk between the two districts.
Locals & tourists like the dress up as Geishas.
There are many shops all over Kyoto when you can hire the traditional dress.
One of the larger hire shops.
It really is nice seeing all the ladies dressed in traditional outfits.
Blending in with the atmosphere.
Gion Kyoto’s traditional entertainment district is one of Japan’s most popular destinations.
Mercedes-AMG GT C
You should have heard the magnificent sound coming from this fabulous vehicle. The awning you can see on the right is the APA Hotel where I stayed, a great location with large rooms, as a bonus there is a Starbucks on the ground floor. For a really good room rate just book through THIS LINK, it will also give you free cancellation.
APA Hotel.
A good size room for Japan.
If you are travelling from Kyoto station to Gion forget the train just take either bus 100 or 110 from the station.
A small shrine in the main street.
Something to see around every corner.
Gion Kyoto’s traditional entertainment district Yakitori is one of the cuisines.
What amazing food is on offer in this wonderful country.
So many fascinating old buildings.
There is so much to see in this great city.
Another great looking restaurant
The most difficult thing is deciding where to eat. 🙂
Drinking with the locals.
I enjoyed a nice hour or 2 drinking with the locals in a tiny side street bar.
One of the many bars in close by Pontocho.
For many more bars & restaurants just follow THIS LINK.
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