Street
Hanamikoji-dori
花見小路通
The main street of the Gion geisha district, running south from Shijo-dori to Kennin-ji. It and its side lanes are lined with wooden machiya housing restaurants and ochaya teahouses.
Key facts
- Area
- Gion
- Station
- Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line)5 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 30 min
Tip
Several private side lanes are closed to visitors and signs prohibit photography there. If a geiko or maiko passes, keep a respectful distance.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Gion. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$541 per night. Where to stay in Gion
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Street Gion Shirakawa 祇園白川 A stretch of the Shirakawa canal north of Shijo-dori, lined with willows, restaurants and ochaya, around the small Tatsumi bridge. Free entry 20 min 5 min walk
- Landmark Minamiza Theatre 南座 A kabuki theatre at the east end of Shijo bridge, founded in the early Edo period on the same site. Paid entry 30 min 1 min walk
- Shrine Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社 Founded more than 1350 years ago at the east end of Shijo-dori, between Gion and the Higashiyama district. Free entry 20 min 7 min walk
- Street Pontocho 先斗町 A narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori one block west of the Kamo river, packed with restaurants and bars from inexpensive yakitori to exclusive traditional dining. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026