"Gion district"

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14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: A traffic warden directs a taxi through a crowd of tourists in the historic Gion district at night in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026.

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#13576200

14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: A woman dressed in a traditional kimono walks along a lantern-lit street in the historic Gion district at night in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The area, renowned for its well-preserved machiya (traditional wooden merchant houses), draws large numbers of visitors during the spring cherry blossom (sakura) season who come to experience the atmosphere of the city's ancient geisha quarter.

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14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: A red chochin (paper lantern) bearing the name of the Miyako Odori dance performance hangs outside a traditional wooden building in the Gion district at night in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The lanterns, featuring a distinctive white circle pattern representing dango (sweet dumplings), are displayed across the historic district to mark the annual spring performance by geiko and maiko that begins on April 1.

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#13576197

14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: A street food vendor prepares takoyaki (octopus balls) at a traditional yatai stall positioned in front of the illuminated Nishi-romon Gate (West Gate) of the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The shrine, located in the historic Gion district, draws large crowds of tourists and locals during the spring cherry blossom season who gather to enjoy local delicacies and the vibrant nighttime atmosphere.

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14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: Worshippers and tourists ascend the stone steps toward the illuminated Nishi-romon Gate (West Gate) of Yasaka Shrine at night in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The historic Shinto shrine, located at the edge of the Gion district, is a popular destination for visitors during the spring cherry blossom (sakura) season, remaining open 24 hours a day to accommodate crowds participating in nighttime festivities.

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#13576185

14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: Crowds of tourists and residents gather at the entrance of the Yasaka Shrine (Gion-sha) as the sun sets over the Gion district in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The historic Shinto shrine, known for its vibrant vermilion gates and seasonal festivals, remains a central landmark for visitors during the peak spring travel season.

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14 Apr 2026

KYOTO, JAPAN - MARCH 31: Crowds of tourists and residents gather at the entrance of the Yasaka Shrine (Gion-sha) as the sun sets over the Gion district in Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, on March 31, 2026. The historic Shinto shrine, known for its vibrant vermilion gates and seasonal festivals, remains a central landmark for visitors during the peak spring travel season.

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