The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto’s five “kagai” traditional ... head of the Fujima school of traditional Japanese dance who serves as director and choreographer.

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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 ...

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The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from ...

The enchanting Cherry Blossom season begins from late March to early April where the Sakura trees come to life, becoming a ...

For those looking to try a kaiseki meal, head to the Pontocho and Gion districts ... in central Kyoto to see and sample all sorts of local delicacies, including tsukemono (Japanese pickles ...

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The second bedroom with a futon bed on a tatami floor at Rinn Gion yasakamae, one of the best places to stay in Kyoto for ...

The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's considered one of the top three festivals in Japan, along with Tokyo’s Kanda ...