📍Japan This is the most popular area in Gion, Hanami-koji Street. It's considered a "perserved neighborhood" - many of the buildings in the area appear how the were a century ago and is well known for their tea houses for only special invitees or high ballers willing to pay. It was awesome to see how busier it got as the sun set lower and lower. In certain spots we heard noises and laughter inside of "closed" restaurants indicating the traditional tea parties ambiance.