Useful information
Description
Maruyama Park is the district's green spot. The park is laid out over some ten hectares, with fragrant paths dotted with unusual plant species such as the marvellous weeping cherry tree. All kinds of little shops line the main path which leads west to the Yasaka-jinja Shrine. A symbol of protection for the district, it also finances the large annual Gion Matsuri festival, which takes place every July (a whole month of festivities which culminates with the great parade of flower-decked floats). The entrance to the shrine is marked by an immense stone vermilion-coloured torii.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide236 m - Kyoto
- The Green Guide464 m - Shijo-dori, Kyoto
- The Green Guide701 m - Kyoto
More tourist attractions in Kyoto
Where to sleepnearby
- From JP¥10,670Chion-in Wajun Kaikan100 m - Higashiyama-ku Rinka-cho 400-2, Kyoto
- From JP¥24,600Gion Ryokan Karaku240 m - Higashiyama-ku Gion-machi Minamigawa 499, Kyoto
- From JP¥14,080Gion Suite269 m - Higashiyama-ku Gioncho 300, Kyoto
More hotels in Kyoto
Where to eatnearby
- Mizai$$$$MICHELIN 2024193 m - 613 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Kikunoi Mugesambo$$MICHELIN 2024248 m - 524 Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Kodaiji Wakuden$$$$MICHELIN 2024263 m - 512 Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
More restaurants in Kyoto
The Green Guide
Buy onMy MICHELIN account
Work in progress.
