Roots EarthKyoto, Japan
Gion
Kyoto's most famous geisha quarter, Gion grew up before Yasaka Shrine to serve pilgrims and travelers. Its lantern-lit lanes, wooden teahouses, and the geiko and maiko who train here keep a centuries-old performing tradition alive.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Gion, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 35.0035, 135.77505