Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

Many of them hope to catch a glimpse of the iconic entertainers in Japan's two most popular destinations, Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as Kanazawa and Hakone. A geisha poses with her shamisen ...

Now, Kyoto is barring tourists from entering certain alleyways frequented by geisha. Isokazu Ota, a local district official, told AP News, "We are going to put up signs in April that tell tourists ...

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... them around to take photographs. In 2015, Kyoto published pamphlets and other handouts that ...

Kyoto, the heart of Japan's cultural heritage, is a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. Often ...

Kyoto's traditional dance performances, including the geiko dances of Miyako Odori and the dynamic Yosakoi Festival, offer a ...

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Gion, Japan's popular geisha district in Kyoto, will be barring tourists from entering certain alleys, the news agency AFP reported on Friday. Isokazu Ota, an executive member of the Gion district ...

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 houses and narrow streets that ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year ... are secondary to Gion's real source of fame – the geisha. Visitors to Gion may catch a glimpse of these ...

It’s hard to narrow down all the options for a day off in Kyoto – but, luckily, we went with a local expert. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, our writer and his tour leader spend a leisurely day ...