KYOTO--For the first time in three years, the grand spectacle of the massive parade of floats called "Yamahoko Junko" will be seen passing through the downtown streets here in the annual Gion ...

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 ...

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 Higashiyama The Gion neighborhood and Higashiyama are the most ...

Kyoto’s Sannenzaka Street is one of the city’s most popular attractions, with Tripadvisor reviews describing it as ‘beautiful’ and ‘serene’. However, despite its charm, many visitors have taken issue ...

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 ...

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.