A Gion evening can hold not only dinner and a walk but a bar and something to take part in, all within walking distance.
Build the plan around your company and the hour you need to finish, without packing in too many moves.
Build the evening around dinner
Take the booked start and expected end of the meal as your fixed points, and leave room for the walk and the after-party.
If the meal might run over, check what the second venue's policy is on arriving late.
Enjoy Gion itself on a short walk
One approach is a short walk down Hanamikoji or along the Kamo River, then indoors once you have taken in the streets.
Stay out of homes and private land, and respect the rules on photography and access.
Choose the bar and the activity
For a quiet drink, the counter; for conversation and play, a bar with golf or darts.
For business entertaining or a date, look at private rooms; for a group, check that everyone can sit.
- When dinner is due to end
- How long the walk takes
- Seats for the after-party
- The hour you head home
Look at the last train and getting around late
Check the walk to Gion-Shijo Station and the last train. Past that, settle on a taxi or the route to your accommodation.
Never drive or cycle after drinking, and get home at a pace that suits how you feel.
A long Gion evening in one venue
At Gion Country Club you can move between the bar, golf, darts and karaoke in a private room without leaving.
On opening days we are here until 5am. A single drink or a full after-party, whichever the evening calls for.
Frequently asked questions
What would you suggest after dinner in Gion?
A short walk combined with a bar or an indoor activity keeps the moving easy.
Can you get around Gion at night on foot?
The main dining area and the streets around Gion-Shijo Station are walkable. Check your route.
Can we stay out in Gion past the last train?
Some venues are open until early morning. Check the hours for your date and how you will get home.
