As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... Recent visitors to Gion were in awe of its quaintness (though some travelers note that hordes of camera ...

KYOTO--A local landmark that is designated as a tangible cultural property and normally off-limits is now open to the public until the end of September. The structure in question is the Gion-kaku ...

Gion is a great district to base yourself when ... the historic and cultural elements with kid-friendly things to do in Kyoto ...

But all those bus fares can add up, so put on some comfortable shoes and get ready to do some strolling ... including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the ...

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.

Read more: This Is What You Should Never Do When You Travel Geisha are considered ... a considerate tourist when visiting Japan, and Kyoto's Gion district is no exception. If you visit the ...

Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto. The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture, Gion is filled with traditional wooden machiya ...

In Gion, the neighborhood at the heart of Kyoto old town sightseeing, dining, shopping and even geisha spotting, this hotel puts guests in the center of the action. Subway and train stations are ...

The custom underscores the fact that otokoshi can do their work only if ... of geisha and maiko among Kyoto’s five traditional entertainment areas. In Gion Kobu, otokoshi, in principle, are ...