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 ...

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--Under the blaze of the scorching sun, 23 elaborately decorated floats paraded through downtown streets here on July 17 in a climax of the Gion Festival. The Naginatahoko float led the ...

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--Tourism officials here are offering premium seats for 400,000 yen ($2,870) each that provide an up-close view of the traditional Gion Festival’s massive float parade on July 17.

In the heart of Kyoto stands Hotel Okura Kyoto, one of Japan’s most iconic accommodations. Not only is it the oldest hotel in ...

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.

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 ...