Having welcomed over 20,000 international guests, there’s something we have always aimed to achieve at Wo.oW Travel: a walking tour that is about sharing, learning and understanding. But what does an authentic geisha district… Read more: What Makes an Authentic Geisha District Walking Tour? A Kyoto Local’s Perspective.

My answer is a definite yes. Kyoto is a large city with countless beautiful places to explore beyond Gion. Every area has its own unique charm. Venture north or into the outskirts of the… Read more: Is Gion Worth Visiting, or Is It a Tourist Trap? A Kyoto Local’s Perspective

These are questions that many international visitors to Kyoto may have wondered about. Behind the elegant kimono, beautiful performances and centuries-old traditions lies something equally fascinating: the lives of the women who have dedicated… Read more: Do Geisha Get Married? Love, Retirement and Life Beyond Kyoto’s Geiko World

Although Kyoto has five traditional geisha districts, known as hanamachi, Gion is undoubtedly the best known among international visitors. Gion is one of Japan’s most famous sightseeing destinations, where modern city life exists alongside… Read more: Where Is Kyoto’s Geisha District? Can Tourists Visit Gion?

How Much Time Do You Need in Gion? A Kyoto Local’s Guide to Making the Most of Your Visit Having been born and raised in Kyoto, and having visited Gion countless times over the… Read more: How Much Time Do You Need in Gion? A Kyoto Local’s Guide to Making the Most of Your Visit

Beyond Gion’s famous streets, there are narrow alleyways quietly tucked between traditional wooden buildings. These small passages may be easy to overlook, but they reveal a more intimate and authentic side of Kyoto. Walking… Read more: Discovering Gion’s Hidden Alleyways

Today, Kyoto was filled with excitement as the Yamahoko Hikizome, the traditional float-pulling ceremony of the Gion Festival’s Saki Matsuri, took place.The streets were crowded with visitors who came to see the magnificent festival… Read more: Gion Festival Float-Pulling Ceremony in Kyoto

Here are photos from today’s family from Sweden who joined our Gion Night Tour. It was a comfortably cool, overcast evening, perfect walking weather. Yasaka Pagoda looked beautiful as always. Tonight was especially quiet,… Read more: Gion Night Tour Diary 6-17-2026