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Exploring the Mysterious Gion District in Kyoto Japan

February 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

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No trip to Kyoto Japan is complete without a visit to the Gion District. Originally developed in the Middle Ages for travelers and visitors to the Yasaka Shrine, the area evolved to become one of the most well-known geisha districts in all of Japan. We wanted to learn more about this lovely and mysterious …

Filed Under: Asia, Destinations, Featured-City, Japan, Kyoto, Travel Tagged With: Geiko, geisha, Gion, maiko