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 ...

My own memories are superimposed over the official map of the city ... Hans Sautter / Aurora Select The streets of Gion has been the geisha district of Kyoto for centuries. Hans Sautter / Aurora ...

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 ...

It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from Nijo ... need to go to honor the shrine and complete the Gion Shrine on the map.

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 ...

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.

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