The map allows users to check five-level congestion forecasts every hour up to two months in advance for seven popular tourist areas, including "Gion and Kiyomizu," "Saga-arashiyama" and "Fushimi." ...

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--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years.

This post-pandemic guide shows the best things to do, eat and stay in Kyoto, whether it’s your umpteen time or the first time visiting.

Taking place every July, the monthlong Gion Matsuri is not just Kyoto’s largest event, it’s also considered to be one of the biggest and most famous festivals in Japan. Dating back to 869 C.E ...