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    This site compiles frequently asked questions and various documents on sightseeing in Kyoto.
    It contains an unparalleled collection of over 700 FAQs, which are based on the expertise gained from handling inquiries at the Kyoto Tourist Information Centre (Kyo-Navi).
    Under the tab for downloading materials, you will find PDF documents and sightseeing maps distributed at tourist information centers, as well as leaflets on facilities and services provided by the members of Kyoto City Association.
    By using this website, you can obtain the information you want without having to visit the tourist information center. Please make use of it while planning and enjoying your trip!


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Where can i see maiko?

In Kyoto nowadays, there are five Hana-machi entertainment districts: Gion-kobu, Miyagawa-cho, Ponto-cho, Kamishichi-ken and Gion-higashi. These are collectively called "Gokagai". If you are near Hana-machi, you may be able to see a maiko, but in areas such as the Gion-machi Southern District, taking photographs of maiko is prohibited. Even in areas where photographing is not prohibited, asking for a handshake or a commemorative photo is considered a nuisance, so please be careful. Additionally, with a fee required, there are “ozashiki experience” plans offered by Japanese-style restaurants and travel agencies, as well as a regular sightseeing bus course that allows visitors to watch a maiko dance and take commemorative photos.
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