What the Evening in Kyoto’s Geisha District Reveals When the sun goes down, Gion reveals a different face. Lantern light sways across the cobblestones, filling[…]

Kyoto’s Most Iconic District Gion is Kyoto’s most iconic district, where traditional Japanese culture is still very much alive. Cobblestone lanes, wooden machiya townhouses, and[…]

My Thoughts on Maiko and What I Want Visitors to Kyoto to Know Before I begin, it may be helpful to know that a maiko[…]

Gion Walking Tour vs Self-Guided Visit: Which Is Better for First-Time Visitors? Gion is one of Kyoto’s most famous districts, known for its traditional streets,[…]

What is Gion Matsuri？ Gion Matsuri is Kyoto’s most famous festival and one of Japan’s three greatest traditional festivals. Organized by Yasaka Shrine, the festival[…]

Yasaka Pagoda is a historic five-story pagoda in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. Surrounded by traditional architecture and charming streets, it is one of the city’s most[…]

Nene-no-Michi is a charming stone-paved lane in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, named after Nene, the wife of the legendary samurai leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Lined with traditional[…]

Hanamikoji Street is the most famous street in Kyoto’s historic Gion district and the heart of the city’s traditional geisha culture. Lined with beautifully preserved[…]

Gion Shirakawa is one of Kyoto’s most picturesque and historic areas, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses, stone-paved streets, and the gentle flow of[…]

• Ganko Sanjo Honten: Reasonably priced restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere inside, serving all things Japanese cuisine. Sushi, Seafood, Tempura, BBQ meat, Sukiyaki, Nabe, and[…]