Kyoto's traditional dance performances, including the geiko dances of Miyako Odori and the dynamic Yosakoi Festival, offer a ...

Art Collaboration Kyoto has grown swiftly in popularity among galleries and has inspired partnerships across the city.

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it will open a luxury hotel under the same name in Kyoto in spring 2026 by renovating a historic landmark in the ancient city's Gion traditional ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year ... Recent visitors to Gion were in awe of its quaintness (though some travelers note that hordes of camera-wielding ...

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Despite the growing throngs of attendees, it’s the smaller details of the Kurama Fire Festival that add up to more than the ...

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 ...

Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

Photograph by Charles Harris Phelps, Nat Geo Image Collection Kyoto, considered the country ... etiquette and rules of the geisha district Gion. Shichiha, a 26-year-old geisha in Kanazawa ...

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.

Travel is not just about the destination, but the journey and the myriad experiences that come with it. Every city has a ...