Gion itself has few dedicated exchange counters, since it is a mostly residential and traditional district. The nearest reliable options are a short walk toward Kyoto Station or the Kawaramachi shopping area.
Why Gion has fewer options
Gion is preserved largely as a traditional geisha district with machiya houses and small teahouses, not a commercial shopping area, so it simply does not have the counter density of a station or department store district.
Nearest reliable counters
Kawaramachi, a major shopping street a short walk or one stop away, has several staffed counters and unstaffed machines, and Kyoto Station is a similarly short ride.
Tip: Exchanging before you walk through Gion, rather than expecting to find an option once inside the district, saves a detour later.
Planning your visit
A short stop at Kawaramachi or Kyoto Station on the way in covers most visitors comfortably for a Gion walk.
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