Gion Hanami-koji Street at Dusk
A 500m lantern-lit alley where geisha and apprentice dancers (maiko) walk at dusk in traditional kimono, living history, not a stage set.
Tips
- ·Best 30 minutes after sunset (around 6–7pm) for optimal lighting and atmosphere
- ·Highest chance of encountering maiko between 6–7pm
- ·Rickshaw rides (¥9,000/person) and kimono rentals (¥8,000–10,000) available on-site; note: photography of maiko without permission is subject to fines
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