Gion, a historic district in Kyoto, is set to bar tourists from entering its private streets from April.
Gion is famed for its traditional teahouses where geisha work and entertain guests.
AdvertisementGion, Japan's popular geisha district in Kyoto, will be barring tourists from entering certain alleys, the news agency AFP reported on Friday.
The district council comprises several residents of Gion.
While Gion's private streets will be closed, tourists will still be allowed to enter the main Hanamikoji Street, which is public, per AFP.
Persons:
Gion, —, Isokazu Ota, Ota, It's, Kotaro Nagaski
Organizations:
Service, AFP, Asahi Shimbun
Locations:
Kyoto, Gion, Ota, Japan, Yamanashi, Fuji