San Diego Union-Tribune

Kyoto’s picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

TOKYOTOKYO — 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 ...
Fox News

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, a popular travel destination, implements tourist ban in famous district

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Kyoto’s picturesque geisha district counters tourist onslaught with keep-out signs

TOKYO — 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 ...
Business Insider

If you've always dreamed of wandering the alleys in the famous geisha district in Kyoto, your time might be running out

Gion, a historic district in Kyoto, Japan, is set to bar tourists from entering its private streets from April. Residents have complained about tourists misbehaving. Gion is famed for its traditional ...
Newsday

Kyoto's picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

TOKYO — 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 ...