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 ...

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. But now the people ...

The Best Area to Stay in Kyoto for Culture: Gion District and Higashiyama The Gion neighborhood and Higashiyama are the most historic areas of Kyoto. Gion is also known as the geisha district ...

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.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri ... of the 34 floats is the responsibility of the parish neighborhoods stretching west from Yasaka Jinja.

Tokyo is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct ... Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto. The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto ...

For those looking to try a kaiseki meal, head to the Pontocho and Gion districts of Kyoto. Budget travelers beware: Traditional kaiseki dinners can be expensive. To enjoy a kaiseki meal without ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes ... tourists and businesses," a statement said. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where geiko-- the local ...

GION. Here is an overview of the game, via Bushiroad Games: An original visual novel by Cherrymochi, Bushiroad, and Fiji TV. An augmented reality experience called “Echoes of Kyoto” invites ...