GION · THE PRIVATE ALLEYS
On the main streets.
Go ANY TIME
Checked 10 Nov 2026 · against the venue’s own site
GION · THE PRIVATE ALLEYS
Go ANY TIME
Preview pass · not a ticket or reservation
On Hanamikoji and Shijo-dori, yes. The private alleys on Gion's south side are off limits, with a ¥10,000 fine on the signs.
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The fine is the figure on the district council's own signs. The public streets cost nothing and are where the view is anyway.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Hanamikoji and Shijo-dori Your row | Open |
| Private alleys, south side | ¥10k fine |
SoraNews24's corrected reading of the council's sign:
“This is a private road, so you are not allowed to pass through it. There will be a fine 10,000 yen.”
soranews24.com · Gion Southside District Council signs
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