Episode Synopsis "A walk through Gion, the geisha district of Kyoto."

Join me as I take you for a walk through the Gion district, one of the most famous places in Kyoto. We walk past the tea houses, restaurants, clubs and bars and even come across a real geisha and apprentice maiko-san along the way. Learn more about this special part of Kyoto before you visit.

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