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, Japan — Authorities in Kyoto announced ... Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where “geiko” — the local name for geisha — and their “maiko ...

Kyoto Japan is one of the best places to visit ... The Best Area to Stay in Kyoto for Culture: Gion District and Higashiyama The Gion neighborhood and Higashiyama are the most historic areas ...

Japan is a country that seamlessly blends ... Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto. The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging ... tourists and businesses," a statement said. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where geiko-- the local name for ...

Although Gion, the area of Kyoto where ... Gion's South Side District Council, said the tourism "paparazzi" have "gotten more brazen" since the return of mass tourism to Japan after the pandemic.

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.

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.