The ban covers just several blocks of Gion. The district’s public streets will remain open to tourists, so the area and the rest of Kyoto will still be teeming with visitors, both from Japan and ...

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--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise ... Geisha and maiko from the Gion-Kobu and Gion-Higashi districts were scheduled to appear on Feb. 2. Setsubun, the last day of winter ...

Japan is an amazing country for solos. Whether you’re seeking serenity in tranquil temples or the pulse of vibrant city ...

The twelve-course fine-dining tasting menu is inspired by owner Miles Odell's Japanese training and the principle of kaiseki.

The next festival is slated for May 2025 (exact dates yet to be announced). The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...

Amazing stories behind the world's most historic cities where every pavement, every monument, every corner has an incredible ...

From the lights of Tokyo, to nature on the Izu Peninsula and the pretty city of Kyoto, this 7-day Japan itinerary is the ...

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this ...