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 ...

KYOTO--Geisha and "maiko" apprentice geisha from four major "kagai" traditional entertainment districts here will showcase their annual spring dance performances for the first time in four years ...

We stayed in a townhouse in Gion with a private, outdoor tub. Gion is a great district to base yourself when visiting Kyoto, ...

KYOTO--A fall tradition with t he five “kagai” traditional entertainment districts here holding dance performances by “geiko” (geisha) and “maiko” apprentices has been canceled due to ...

The Kyoto District Court found Shinji Aoba guilty of murder and other crimes on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Aoba set Kyoto Animation’s No. 1 studio on fire in July 2019.

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, so it is no wonder the city is teeming with unique hotels, hostels, ryokans, 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 ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable ...

The source said Shinji Aoba, 46, later regretted withdrawing his appeal against the Kyoto District Court ruling in January 2024 over the incident that killed 36 people and injured 32 at the ...