花見小路（南側） — Attraction in Kyoto

京都の南北の通りで祇園の中心を通るメインストリートであり、京都を代表する花街でもある。 四条通りを境に北側は、バーやクラブ、飲食店、居酒屋が建ち並び、南側は茶屋や料亭が軒を連ねる。 花見小路を代表するのが江戸時代から350年の歴史を持つ茶屋「一力亭」でしょう。 一見さんお断りで祇園の中でも最も歴史と格式・敷居が高い老舗茶屋でもある。

夕方頃にはお茶屋に向かう芸子・舞妓の姿を見ることも珍しくない。

花見小路の横道には進入禁止や写真・動画撮影禁止の立札があり、遵守無き場合、罰金が発生する旨の文言が書かれている。 恐らくマナーの悪い観光客のせいで住民が設置したものと推察される。 通りを歩く際は、この場所が住民の方々にとっても大事な場所である事を自覚しつつ、住民に迷惑をかけない様に配慮した気持ちいい観光を心掛けて行きたい。

It is the main street that runs through the center of Gion, Kyoto's north-south street, and is also the city's representative flower district. Bordered by Shijo-dori, the northern side is lined with bars, clubs, restaurants, and taverns, while the southern side is lined with teahouses and ryotei restaurants. Hanamikoji is probably best represented by Ichiriki-tei, a teahouse with a 350-year history dating back to the Edo period. It is also a long-established teahouse with the highest history, prestige, and threshold of any teahouse in Gion, with no visitors allowed at first glance.

It is not unusual to see geisha and maiko heading to the teahouse around evening.

On the side streets of Hanamikoji, there are signs prohibiting entry, photography, and video recording, with a note stating that failure to comply will result in a fine. It is assumed that this was probably put up by the residents due to ill-mannered tourists. When walking along the street, we should be aware that this area is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and that it is an important place for the residents, and we should try to enjoy pleasant sightseeing while taking care not to cause trouble to...

The southern part of Hanamikoji Street is more captivating than the northern section. The houses here exhibit a traditional Japanese style, creating a charming and authentic atmosphere. At the very southern end of the road, we discovered a garden surrounded by numerous temples, making it a peaceful and culturally rich...

I believe that culture is something that has been nurtured by the people living in a region over a long period of time, and that it has taken a great deal of effort to reach the present day. What you see now was not completed in an instant at someone's command. I hope that it will be treated with care so as not to...