Gion Shirakawa night, surrounded by spring lights

🌸🌸Every year, a free light-up event is held by locals in Gion Shirakawa, which still retains the atmosphere of Kyoto.

The cherry blossoms along the stone-paved alleys are illuminated by soft light, creating a beauty that is reminiscent of a picture scroll.

Period: March 22nd to March 31st

Fee: Free

How to get to Gion Shirakawa

◉ Access by city bus

1. Take the 203 bus from Nishioji Shijo bus stop (B platform)
2. Get off at Shijo Keihan bus stop
3. Walk about 5 minutes to Gion Shirakawa

◉ Access by Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line

Get off at Kyoto Kawaramachi Station from Nishinojo Station

27 minutes from the guesthouse

Enjoy the beautiful spring scenery unique to Kyoto, where the stone-paved roads and rows of cherry trees are fantastically illuminated.