In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled streets. It's one of the most photographed parts of the ancient capital. But now the people ...

KYOTO--The boorish behavior of tourists who have harassed geisha, destroyed property and committed other obnoxious acts has led to a ban on photography on private roads in Kyoto’s famed Gion ...

The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view.

Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto. The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture, Gion is filled with traditional wooden machiya ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... Recent visitors to Gion were in awe of its quaintness (though some travelers note that hordes of camera ...

Tokyo Tatemono Co Ltd and Hilton Japan, Korea & Micronesia Region have opened the Hilton Kyoto, the first hotel in Kyoto ...

he applauded a chef deftly wielding his knife at fine dining restaurant Hamasaku in Kyoto’s Gion district. Chaplin was deeply aware of the food culture of each place he visited. He stayed at the ...

It’s a good idea to spend some time with Google Maps and the Japan Travel ... around the canal in the Gion district, enjoying the liveliness of Kawaramachi or grabbing dinner at one of the many ...

For those looking to try a kaiseki meal, head to the Pontocho and Gion districts of Kyoto. Budget travelers beware: Traditional kaiseki dinners can be expensive. To enjoy a kaiseki meal without ...

Disha Patani visited Kyoto for a relaxing vacation. If Kyoto is next on your travel list, here are some places you should ...

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KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto ...