How do I get to Yasaka Pagoda Kyoto?
How do I get to Yasaka Pagoda Kyoto? Yasaka Shrine can be reached by bus from Kyoto Station in about 20 minutes. Take number 206 and get off at Gion bus stop. The closest train stations are Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line.
What is the most famous pagoda in Kyoto?
The Yasaka Pagoda (Japanese: ????, romanized: Yasaka-no-to), also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hokan Temple (???, Hokan-ji).
What is the prettiest street in Gion?
Dubbed by locals as Kyoto's most beautiful street, Shirakawa (??) is a few minutes' walk from central Gion and the Hanamichi (????) area. It is off the beaten path, and there seemed to be no sight of other tourists when we visited it. The street runs into a Y-shape, with a little shrine situated at the intersection.
What time to visit Gion?
Best time to visit Gion can be visited year-round. However, for your best chances of spotting a geiko it's best to head to the district in the early evening. At this time, Gion is at its most atmospheric with bright lanterns and the bustle of the bars, restaurants, and teahouses.
What is the most famous street in Gion Kyoto?
One of Kyoto City's most famous streets, Hanamikoji is situated in the Gion district. This historic area hearkens back to the Japan of yesteryear, with its traditional wooden merchant houses and quaint ochaya, or teahouses.