Food Riverside Grill and Beer Garden Bonson Lam Aladdin’s cave of treasures, some of which adorn the floats of Kyoto’s Gion... though the entrance to this bridge is guarded by some British-looking lion
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 30th Annual traditional performance in Kyoto Gion Kōbu Kaburenjō (祇園甲部歌舞練場)
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström The ambiance is reminiscent of Kyoto's Gion or Higashiyama, but without... ritual connects visitors to the same depth of culture that Kyoto's Gion
Summer Festivals in Fukuoka Robert Kodama Hakata Gion Yamakasa July 1-15 at Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka... The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival occurs during the hot days of July.
Culture 5 Traditional Streetscapes Outside of Kyoto Kim Bergström Kyoto has long been a popular tourist destination for travelers, in part due to the preserved streetscapes in the Higashiyama and Gion districts.
17 A Kyoto-Style Welcome Cathy Cawood This is especially true of older areas like Higashiyama and Gion.
Planning Free Wi-Fi at Kyoto Cordelia Ding Downtown Kyoto, Gion and Sanjo When in Kyoto, a visit and stroll around... Gion and Sanjo, the Geisha District, and downtown Kyoto area respectively
12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover