Gion Finlandia Bar Southern Higashiyama

A Finnish-themed bar in a former geisha house, Gion Finlandia Bar is a very stylish place for a drink in Gion.

We’re not sure who happened upon the idea of combining Finnish aesthetics with traditional Japanese construction, but it just happens to work. Downstairs, a Finnish vibe predominates, while the upstairs retains some of the features from the house’s geisha past. As you’d expect from a Finnish-themed bar, there’s a good selection of vodka on offer.

English address:
Gion-machi minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku

Japanese address::
東山区祇園町南側

Opening hours:
6pm-3am

Price:
Drink from ¥700, cover charge 500 yen (light snack included)

Non-smoking area: No

Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan line

Telephone: 541-3482

Website: Official Website (Japanese)

Dresscode: None

Near To Here:
Gion Finlandia Bar is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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