Editing Gion (section)

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There are also many modern entertainment establishments in Gion – restaurants, bars, clubs, [[pachinko]], [[off-track betting]], and a very large number of tourist-oriented establishments, particularly along [[Shijō Street]]; the region is both a major tourist hub, and a popular nightlife spot for locals. Though a number of streets are modern in construction, a number of quieter streets featuring traditional architecture also exist, such as {{Nihongo|{{visible anchor|Hanami Lane}}|花見小路|Hanami-Kōji|"[[Hanami|flower-viewing]] lane"}} and its environs, ranging from Shijō Street at the north end, anchored by the famous [[Ichiriki Tei]], and running south to the major temple of [[Kennin-ji]].

The stretch of the [[Shirakawa River]] before it enters the [[Kamo river]] is also a popular preserved area. It is lined on the south side with traditional establishments which directly face the river, and some are accessed by crossing bridges from the north side. The north side was previously also lined with buildings, but these were torn down in World War II as a fire-prevention measure, and the section is now primarily a pedestrian street, lined with cherry blossoms. These are lit up in the evening in the spring, and the area is active year-round.