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Kyoto’s famed Gion-kaku tower open to public until Sept. 30
KYOTO--A local landmark that is designated as a tangible cultural property and normally off-limits is now open to the public until the end of September. The structure in question is the Gion-kaku ...
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Kyoto’s picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs
Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for ... In a city known for gorgeous temples and gardens, Gion is one of its most scenic and historical spots. Tourists, armed ...
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Photos banned in private streets of Kyoto's Gion
In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled streets. It's one of the most photographed parts of the ancient capital. But now the people ...