Travel to Japan has exploded in recents years. Sustainable tourism advocates say the country needs to be proactive at ...

Inoue Yachiyo V, 65, a master and teacher of the Inoue School of “kyomai” dance form that originated in Kyoto, received many visits by geisha and maiko from the Gion Kobu district, one of ...

Did you know that over 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization With ...

Parts of the iconic Gion district have become ... ‘Unpopular opinion, Kyoto is the seventh ring of hell right now.’ Tourists surround geisha in Gion, where ‘overtourism’ has been an ...

Last year officials in Kyoto banned tourists from certain alleyways in Gion, the popular geisha district, after complaints from locals about visitors' behavior. Fujikawaguchiko, a small town near ...

According to #traveltok, Kyoto is chaos. Perhaps you have seen ... Parts of the iconic Gion district have become no-go areas, and you can’t walk 10 steps without seeing a sign that bans the ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

The city of Kyoto and its surroundings is one of the most historic places to visit with its profusion of ancient shrines, temples and castles – there are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites here. It's also ...

Young female tourist visiting Kyoto and experiencing Maiko (Geisha in training) makeover. Wearing traditional Japanese 'Maiko' style kimono with special white face makeup and walking around beautiful ...