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Gion

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gion month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gion are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and July the wettest (about 279 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.90.9527.2
February9.61.2707.9
March13.84.61208.4
April18.29.01548.8
May22.113.51509.2
June25.318.12358.6
July29.223.12799.6
August31.224.120310.5
September27.820.62088.5
October22.214.01097.9
November16.67.8628.2
December10.72.9497.2

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People and places shaping Gion

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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Gion

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  1. Gion Odori

    Gion Higashi holds its annual dance performance in early November featuring autumn leaves.

  2. Gion Matsuri

    A month-long celebration of Kyoto's heritage featuring traditional evening festivities and massive Yamaboko floats in Gion and Kyoto.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Kyoto exhibition of 1872

    Marked the origin of the oldest public dances performed by geisha and maiko in Kyoto districts including Gion.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mineko Iwasaki

    Lived and conducted business as a geisha in Gion Kobu.

Historical figures

  • Kenji Mizoguchi

    Directed films set in Gion such as Sisters of the Gion and A Geisha.

  • Arthur Golden

    Wrote the novel Memoirs of a Geisha, which is set in Gion.

  • Yasunari Kawabata

    Authored the novel The Old Capital, in which the Gion Festival serves as an important setting.

Local business and employers

  • Gion Tsujiri

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gion.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Yasaka Shrine

    Historic shrine located in Gion, serving as the center of the Gion faith and the birthplace of the Gion Festival.

  • Hanamikoji Street

    Famous historic thoroughfare in Gion lined with teahouses, ryotei restaurants, and traditional machiya architecture.

  • Kennin-ji

    Major historic Zen temple located at the southern end of Hanami Lane in Gion.

  • Tatsumi Bridge

    Wooden bridge in Gion where geiko and maiko in colorful kimonos are often sighted along the canal.

  • Ichiriki Tei

    Famous teahouse anchoring the north end of Hanami Lane in Gion.

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01 · Overview

Gion, in brief

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02 · History

How Gion took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gion

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gion

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gion

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gion

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gion

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gion

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gion

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01 · Q&A

Where is Gion located and what are its coordinates?

Gion is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.4333, 132.4667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gion?

Gion has a recorded population of approximately 68,713 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gion?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gion include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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