In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled ... But a community association decided to impose the ban amid rising discontent over ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district ... rates. The ban covers just several ...

Kyoto authorities ... the local name for geisha -- and their "maiko" apprentices perform traditional dances and play instruments. Last year authorities moved to ban visitors from entering certain ...

KYOTO--Geisha and "maiko" apprentice geisha from four major "kagai" traditional entertainment districts here will showcase their annual spring dance performances for the first time in four years ...