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 ...

It was a little more than 25 years ago that I first walked the streets of Gion, the centuries-old geisha district of Kyoto. I was jet-lagged—just off the plane from California on my way to India ...

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 ...

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 ...

Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya reopens with upgraded rooms and a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal for guests exploring vibrant Kyoto.

The audience views Gion Festival's "yamahoko" float parade from the premium seats in 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Kyoto City Tourism Association) KYOTO -- Tickets to view the parade of large ...