Discovering Gion’s Hidden Alleyways

Step beyond Gion’s main streets and discover narrow alleyways filled with history, mystery, and the quiet beauty of old Kyoto. Beyond Gion’s famous streets, there[…]

Gion Festival Float-Pulling Ceremony in Kyoto

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[…]