Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its willow-lined streets, wooden ryokan (traditional inns), antique shops, kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurants, and centuries-old tea houses.
An abandoned building which once housed hostess bars has transformed into a creative multi-purpose space in Gion, Kyoto. The new entertainment complex y gion, opened in early November, was an empty ...
Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain ...
KYOTO -- The Kyoto Municipal Government and the Kyoto City Tourism Association have launched an online map in English and Chinese showing crowding forecasts for the ancient Japanese capital's ...
Most itineraries for Japan include Gion in Kyoto or Harajuku in Tokyo. However, while these activities offer a glimpse into the culture and are undoubtedly enjoyable for some, they only tell part of ...
Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain ...