KYOTO -- At the Gion shopping district and elsewhere in this west Japan city, solar-powered "smart" garbage boxes were installed on Feb. 14, capable of automatically compressing trash to reduce ...

These 5 districts or wards in Kyoto are the best for travelers. The Best Area to Stay in Kyoto for Culture: Gion District and ...

In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip ... On weekdays, security staff will patrol the area to warn tourists when they're breaking etiquette.

KYOTO--For the first time in three years, the grand spectacle of the massive parade of floats called "Yamahoko Junko" will be seen passing through the downtown streets here in the annual Gion ...

The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto ...

The reason most people visit Kyoto is to see the historic Gion district, hoping to catch a glimpse of a geisha ... where we’re in luck and find a free table at our first choice of restaurant, Daitoryo ...