Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association ... “geiko” (geisha) and maiko, and to protect their economic benefits and value in Kyoto’s ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

The geisha history in Kanazawa is as fascinating ... The fact that it's a calm and budget-friendly Japanese destination in comparison to Kyoto only adds to its appeal. When in doubt, make Kanazawa ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

I vividly recall being captivated by the world of geishas after watching Memoirs of a Geisha, a 2005 American epic period film directed by Rob Marshall.

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Kyoto Japan is one of the best places to visit on ... Gion is also known as the geisha district, because you can often catch ...