Yasaka Shrine has a deep connection with the people of Kyoto, as it has been the site of the "Gion Festival" since the Heian period (794-1185) to pray for the removal of plague and misfortune. The shrine is visited by locals and people from all over the country to pray for protection from bad luck, and is a must-see spot when visiting Gion. If you have time, you can also visit Maruyama Park next door and the three gates of Chion-in, the largest existing double gate in Japan, which are also close by.

You've walked a lot in the morning and you're getting hungry. Gion Duck Rice, a popular restaurant that opened in 2022, is a sister restaurant of Gion Duck Noodles, which serves duck ramen and specializes in duck hittimabushi. It is a sister restaurant of Gion Duck Noodles, which serves duck ramen and specializes in duck hitsu-mabushi. The duck loin cooked at low temperature is surprisingly tender and goes well with the broth for chazuke.

Once your stomach is satisfied, you can continue your stroll. Kenninji Temple, located on Hanamikoji Street, is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple grounds are lined with a number of buildings, including the Hojo garden, the courtyard garden, and the garden of ○, △, △, and □, all of which are beautifully landscaped with a sense of dry and tan. If you have time, stop by the nearby Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine, which is known as a shrine for breaking off marriages.

If you get hungry, head to Gion Tokuya, which is known for its sweet treats made with carefully selected ingredients and freshly prepared. Their specialty, warabimochi, made by carefully kneading high-quality domestic warabimochi flour and wasanbon (a type of rice flour), will melt in your mouth as soon as it is freshly made.

The course is coming to an end. It is time to pick out a souvenir at the popular tea specialty store [7T+]. The owner, Kenji Nakano, who has worked as a Chinese tea wholesaler and Japanese tea instructor for many years, offers only truly delicious teas, regardless of origin, variety, or price, with a total of about 80 varieties. Come and experience the profound world of tea.