Open from March 5, the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto offers unprecedented views of — and exclusive access to — the ancient capital’s ...

Singaporean hotel group Capella Hotels and Resorts will open its first property in Japan on 22 March 2026 in the Miyagawa-cho ...

KYOTO, Japan — On the quiet streets of Kyoto you will get a glimpse of them. Dressed in Kimono. The familiar white makeup. Walking quickly. That is the extent of what most people see of a geisha.

Kyoto, a popular travel destination in Japan, will now restrict tourist access to parts of its renowned geisha district. Officials have reported an increase in complaints regarding tourist misbehavior ...

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, is located in the city's Gion neighborhood, with 55 rooms, a spa, a pool, a bar, and two restaurants.

Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its willow-lined streets, wooden ryokan (traditional inns), antique shops, kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurants, and centuries-old tea houses.

KYOTO, Japan » Like ghosts from another time, the real geishas seem to float silently along the streets at twilight, making their way to teahouses and restaurants where they will entertain elite, ...

The powerful image of the geisha - scarlet lips across an alabaster-white painted face, a glossy black wig and ornate kimono - has been associated with Japanese culture since the 17th century. Yet, ...

Here in the Gion geisha district of Japan’s ancient capital, even one bad hair day can cost a girl her career. So it’s no wonder that Tetsuo Ishihara is the man with the most popular hands in town.