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In the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district, where the glow of soft lanterns meets centuries of tradition, a significant new chapter in Japanese hospitality is about to begin. The Imperial Hotel Co ., Ltd.

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 ...

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.

In this Kyoto travel guide we show you the best things to do in Kyoto. These tourist activities include going to Nishiki Market, Kiyamachi-dori for nightlife, Kyoto Tower, Arishiyama, Fushimi Inari ...

You’re reading Nina Garcia’s Insider Guide newsletter, exclusively available to ELLE All Access members. This edition was originally published in August 2025. Kyoto is a city where history and beauty ...

This is our Kyoto house tour. I love giving house tours in every country we visit. This house in Kyoto, Japan is a great size and location, it's right by Gion. Giving house tours gives insight into ...

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities. Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the ...

A close-up look at one of Japan's largest and most popular festivals, the Gion Matsuri. Experience a 1000 year old three-night-long event filled with traditional Japanese cuisine, music, folklore and ...

(Bloomberg) — On any given month, Kyoto might receive from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering locals at least 2 to 1. So it’s no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent ...

Take a rare look at Japan's geisha culture inside a traditional teahouse. The first time I caught a glimpse of a geisha in Kyoto, I immediately knew I was in the presence of greatness. As she emerged ...

"Smart" garbage bins are seen after being installed on a sidewalk in the heavily tourist-populated Shijo-dori area of Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward on Feb. 14, 2025. (Mainichi/Yoko Minami) KYOTO -- At the ...