Gion is a fascinating area, and one of my favorite parts is Minami-Shirakawa Street, which follows beside the river, under willow trees, past wooden machiya and historic bridges. There are many traditional inns and restaurants beside the river, and you stand a very good chance of of sighting geisha and maiko. You're almost certain to see rickshaws too. Don't forget to take your camera!
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The Shirakawa flowing through Gion
Willows and wooden machiya beside the Shirakawa
By Cathy Cawood
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Olga
9 years ago
The river becomes even more beautiful in spring. I like to walk around that area when we visit Kyoto.
I've often seen people in Kyoto rivers - including Kamogawa - in Summer, so I think they must be pretty clean.
Yui Yamaguchi
9 years ago
The river must be very clean as people get in which is very special. The great summer scenery in the city.
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