Shirakawa
About Shirakawa
Shirakawa is a historic area in Gion, and one of the most graceful neighbourhoods in Kyoto. With willows along the cobblestone road, the softly flowing river, and well preserved old buildings, it has an elegant and lively atmosphere of old Kyoto both day and night.
Shirakawa tends to be a bit quieter than the main parts of Gion, which we think adds to its charm. Many of the buildings are now high-end restaurants, tea houses and inns, but there are many fantastic cheaper restaurants just on the fringe of Shirakawa towards Gion.