Local customsTravel note
Some Gion lanes are private
Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Some side streets in Gion are private roads where photography is restricted, and residents have asked visitors not to follow or photograph geiko and maiko.
The lesson
Follow the signs and never block or photograph people without consent.
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