One Thing You Should NOT Do While Traveling in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto’s historic Gion district is famed for its stone-paved alleyways with wooden machiya (townhouses), where kimono-clad geisha en route to entertain at local ochaya (traditional teahouses) are an everyday sight. But in recent years, travelers have reportedly been causing a ruckus trying to photograph the residents of this deeply traditional area, even trespassing on private property to get their ideal shot. Now, the residents of Gion have cracked down on photography in the district, imposing a fine of ¥10,000 (US$92) for anyone caught harassing geisha or taking any photos at all on private streets.

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