15 Gion Matsuri Procession Cathy Cawood On July 17th every year, Kyoto's Gion Matsuri procession takes place, when 32 festival floats decorated with valuable tapestries parade though the
Culture Gion Corner in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi At Gion Corner in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, you can see a showcase of seven traditional Japanese performing arts.
13 Culture Kyoto's Gion District Komal Khiani A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of your list when visiting
Midnight In Gion Connie Ng If Woody Allen made a rendition of Midnight In Kyoto, no doubt it would be set against Gion’s alley ways. While the shadows of..
Activities Gion Shirakawa Street Bonson Lam Cherry blossoms and Geishas make a heady mix in the canals surrounding Gion, Kyoto.
Culture The Kokura Gion Festival 2024 Mid Jul The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!
Accommodation Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion Peter Sidell In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion is a friendly, central backpackers' hostel, convenient for transportation, sightseeing