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Things to Do in Gion

Top things to do in Gion: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌦️ 91°F now🕔 12:29 AM local📅 Best: September and October

Things to do in Gion

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Gion.

Map of Gion

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Coordinates: 35°0′13.3″N 135°46′43.7″E (35.0037, 135.7788)

Weather in Gion right now

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91°F
Light drizzle · feels like 102°F
Humidity58%
Wind1 mph SE
Gusts10 mph
UV index4.8 · Moderate
Cloud cover15%
Pressure1007 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality61 · Moderate
Sunrise5:20 AM
Sunset6:40 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 62%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:29 AM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Gion

Go in September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Gion is a district in Kyoto. Gion is a district known for teahouses and geiko districts.

Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in Gion with light drizzle. It feels like 102°F. Today runs from 76°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 92%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Gion is September and October. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.

The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo and Shirahama Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 94°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gion today at 7.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gion?

Gion is a district in Kyoto. Its coordinates are 35.0037, 135.7788. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Gion right now?

It is currently 91°F (33°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 58% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gion?

September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gion, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gion in?

Gion observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 12:29 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Gion?

The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 50 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 229 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 265 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gion?

Popular options include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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