Gion, Kyoto: Distinctive, Must-Try, First-Class Rice Gion, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, developed around the prominent Yasaka Shrine. Gion is Kyoto’s foremost entertainment district and is home to maiko (apprentice geisha). It is an attractive area in which to enjoy the charm of Kyoto’s quaint streets and culture. Hanamikoji, the main … Continue reading [Kyoto] Kome Ryotei Hachidaime Gihey: The Best Rice Joint in Kyoto