Kyoto, in particular, is still renowned for its geisha, or “geiko” culture. A smaller number of maikos continue to train, maintaining the ancient tradition with pride and dedication.

In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled streets. It's one of the most photographed parts of the ancient capital. But now the people ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has long been a ... it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

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.

KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu, one of the five major “kagai” traditional entertainment districts of this ancient capital, left her job in November when she married. With an overseas ...