The most renowned of all traditional Japanese festivals, Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri has a storied history dating back to the year ...

KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto’s five ...

Kyoto's iconic Gion district holds secrets that only emerge when the sun sets, and most tourists head back to their hotels. While thousands flood these historic streets during daylight hours, snapping ...

On a late Sunday morning, I found myself in the Gion Higashi kagai (one of five geiko districts in Kyoto) on a street that I’ve walked several times before, unknowingly passing the unassuming learning ...

Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain ...

In the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district, where the glow of soft lanterns meets centuries of tradition, a significant new chapter in Japanese hospitality is about to begin. The Imperial Hotel Co., Ltd.

Enjoy Kyoto's iconic summer float parades in comfort: seats from ¥6,000, with upper tiers offering English live commentary ...

Gion residents asked city council to crack down after rise in tourist numbers leads to increased harassment of traditional entertainers Visitors to the geisha district of Gion – one of Kyoto’s most ...

Gion is one of the most popular places to visit in Kyoto, famous for its geisha and traditional wooden buildings. Gion in Kyoto is famous as a geisha district, as well as for its picturesque wooden ...

Joel Gion, 34, was throwing a fit backstage at the Metreon's Action Theater, knocking around a pile of bags and purses, shouting, "Where are my f - - cigarettes?" He stomped out of the room and ...