Every July tourists flock to the Gion Festival in Kyoto for the chance to see a parade of sumptuously decorated floats pass through the heart of the city. Nippon.com takes a look at the history and ...

Seeking a nature break not too far from bustling Kyoto, Tamara Davison checks in to Bayan Tree for hot spring dips and ...

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 ...

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KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nazuna Co., Ltd., in partnership with JECT ONE Co., Ltd., announced the commencement of operations of ANJIN Gion Shirakawa, a luxury lodging facility in Gion Shirakawa, ...

A close-up look at one of Japan's largest and most popular festivals, the Gion Matsuri. Experience a 1000 year old three-night-long event filled with traditional Japanese cuisine, music, folklore and ...

An abandoned building which once housed hostess bars has transformed into a creative multi-purpose space in Gion, Kyoto. The new entertainment complex y gion, opened in early November, was an empty ...

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 ...

It's close to midnight on a hot Saturday in September and I'm hiding in the shadows of Hanamikoji Street in Gion, Kyoto's historic entertainment district, feeling a little like a paparazzo waiting for ...

These traditional fukudama lucky balls each contains a charm or amulet, and are only sold at Starbucks in Gion, Kyoto To help keep this tradition alive, Starbucks outlets in Kyoto’s Gion district are ...