KYOTO—There’s a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods. It comes as he rides atop one of the towering floats pulled through the streets in a centuries-old procession in Japan.

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 ...

This theatre turned luxury hotel is one of Kyoto’s most homely stays - HOTELS: Moments from a beautifully preserved historic ...

In the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district, where the glow of soft lanterns meets centuries of tradition, a significant new chapter in Japanese hospitality is about to begin. The Imperial Hotel Co., Ltd.

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 ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its willow-lined streets, wooden ryokan (traditional inns), antique shops, kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurants, and centuries-old tea houses.

Of all the best things to do in Kyoto, one stands out: savouring a traditional kaiseki meal in the legendary Gion district. For the uninitiated, this quintessential Kyoto experience may seem daunting.

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 ...