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 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.

Every July tourists flock to the Gion Festival in Kyoto for the chance to see a parade of sumptuously decorated floats pass through the heart of the city. Nippon.com takes a look at the history and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 -- An iconic "Gion weeping cherry tree" in a park here known for its cherry blossoms was illuminated for the first time in two years on March 30, its brilliant pink flowers lending the park a ...

It's close to midnight on a hot Saturday in September and I'm hiding in the shadows of Hanamikoji Street in Gion, Kyoto's historic entertainment district, feeling a little like a paparazzo waiting for ...