Shirakawa-minami-dori / Hanamikoji

The light of the Japanese restaurant and the quiet stream with a hint of Gion's scent

A 200 meter stone paved road lined with cherry and willow trees along the small "Shirakawa" that joins the Kamogawa River from Higashiyama. It used to be crowded with teahouses, but today it is maintained in its beauty as a national preservation district for groups of historic buildings. Hanamikoji, which crosses Shijo-dori Street, is the current main street of Gion.
The picture shows the Tatsumi-bashi Bridge over the alley called Kutsukuri. The season of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves is even more beautiful.

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  Even today, a Japanese restaurant lights up Hanamikoji.

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  It is a scenic area, so the old appearance remains. If you are lucky, you can meet Maiko and Geiko.