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’s five ...

Kyoto's iconic Gion district holds secrets that only emerge when the sun sets, and most tourists head back to their hotels. While thousands flood these historic streets during daylight hours, snapping ...

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. The Kyoto City ...

On a late Sunday morning, I found myself in the Gion Higashi kagai (one of five geiko districts in Kyoto) on a street that I’ve walked several times before, unknowingly passing the unassuming learning ...

Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain ...

A towering float – complete with a wooden pole that easily rises six storeys – heaves into view. The float is elaborately decorated with tapestries festooned with gold, and has jet-black wheels taller ...

Gion residents asked city council to crack down after rise in tourist numbers leads to increased harassment of traditional entertainers Visitors to the geisha district of Gion – one of Kyoto’s most ...

Joel Gion, 34, was throwing a fit backstage at the Metreon's Action Theater, knocking around a pile of bags and purses, shouting, "Where are my f - - cigarettes?" He stomped out of the room and ...