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This area is also one of the most historic areas with many of the traditional wooden fronted town houses still there in the side streets.

It`s great how many wise old men come over to talk to us just to practice their English speaking. As we were lined up on the streets of Gion a man of about 70 came over to chat and tell us about the parade, I got the gist of what he was trying to tell us but possibly because I had also read up on the subject in the rough guide. He was very helpful nonetheless and handed us a map and overview of the parade that was happening later that night.