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Kyoto’s historic geisha district ‘out of control’ imposes no-go zones on tourists

A maiko in one of the narrow streets of Gion, where the geiko world is traditionally exclusive – JORGE FERNANDEZ/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES For centuries, tourists have been visiting Kyoto to see the city’s geisha with their bright kimonos, white-painted faces and elaborate hairdos. But starting next month, visitors to the historic district of Gion… Read More »