KYOTO--Under the blaze of the scorching sun, 23 elaborately decorated floats paraded through downtown streets here on July 17 in a climax of the Gion Festival. The Naginatahoko float led the ...

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

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--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.

As evening falls in Kyoto, the historic districts of Gion and the narrow alley of Pontocho transform under the soft glow of paper lanterns, revealing a scene that feels wonderfully frozen in time ...

LISA ABEND Wooden, delicate, low-rise, ancient — these are the words that define Kyoto. Invert these ideas, and you basically get Kyoto Station ... Thankfully, Gion Ramen Miyako serves a ...

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.