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.

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

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 ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

Researchers in Kyoto have created a new pandemic response system combining surveillance, rapid diagnostics, and global pathogen tracking.

The ban covers just several blocks of Gion. The district’s public streets will remain open to tourists, so the area and the rest of Kyoto will still be teeming with visitors, both from Japan and ...

Soft piano music turned the area even more distinctly into ... Hans Sautter / Aurora Select Maiko, an apprentice Geisha at Gion-Kobu, reflects part of Kyoto's tradition. Hans Sautter / Aurora ...

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it will open a luxury hotel under the same name in Kyoto in spring 2026 by renovating a historic landmark in the ancient city's Gion traditional ...

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.

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

Contempory hotel and resort - Four minute walk to the Keihan Railway Station, seven minute walk to the Hankyu Railway Station.