Kyoto is renowned for its unique geisha culture, and no visit to this vibrant city is complete without a visit to a ...

The district of winding alleyways is known for picturesque teahouses, where geisha ... Gion. Their local council summarized the less than eager sentiments a few months ago by proclaiming: “Kyoto ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise ... Geisha and maiko from the Gion-Kobu and Gion-Higashi districts were scheduled to appear on Feb. 2. Setsubun, the last day of winter ...

In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled streets. It's one of the most photographed parts of the ancient capital.

It was a little more than 25 years ago that I first walked the streets of Gion, the centuries-old geisha district of Kyoto. I was jet-lagged—just off the plane from California on my way to India ...

As the suns sets over Kyoto, take a twilight wander through the atmospheric lanes of Gion and Pontocho-dori and experience traditional Japan, from geisha culture to the finest kaiseki restaurants in ...

The audience views Gion Festival's "yamahoko" float parade from the premium seats in 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Kyoto City Tourism Association) KYOTO -- Tickets to view the parade of large ...

KYOTO -- Audiences were treated to a final rehearsal for the annual month-long "Miyako Odori" dance performance by geisha and "maiko ... show was held at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theater in ...

People who visit Kyoto typically stick to the overly touristy attractions like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Gion District, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and the numerous temples scattered throughout ...