【Kyoto Tourism】Gion, Yasaka-dori and Other Top 5 Kyoto Spots to Visit Wearing Kimono

Hanamikoji-dori and Nishi-Hanamikoji-dori are the main streets of Gion, which has streets reminiscent of the past. The streets, which run from Sanjo-dori in the north and Kennin-ji in the south, are lined with established tea shops and authentic Japanese restaurants. If you're lucky, you may pass by an apprentice geisha.

Hanamikoji, to the south of Shijo-dori, is full of the Kyoto atmosphere

A cool sign showing directions

ZEN CAFE is a cafe produced by the famous Japanese wagashi sweets maker, Kagizen Yoshifusa. You can enjoy kuzu-mochi made with Yoshino Hon Kuzu and beautifully colored seasonal wagashi sweets in an elegant environment that melds Japanese and Scandinavian styles.

Seasonal Sweet and Drink Set (1,500 JPY). The sweet in the photo is a kinton of Japanese yam.

A charming Japanese-style interior with a small window and solid Japanese zelkova wood

Shirakawa-Minami-dori is a cobblestone street along Shira River that flows through Gion. It is designated as a preservation district for traditional structures and is a place where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Gion with the beautiful Tatsumi Bridge and Tatsumi Daimyojin, which enshrines the deity for traditional performing arts.

A charming view with a weeping willow. This is where it merges with Shinbashi-dori