Tourists In Kyoto Are Making Geisha's Lives Difficult

The sign seems to indicate that touching geisha is not allowed and neither are selfies, but it doesn’t state the obvious: Don’t chase geisha and maiko down the street and take their photos!

Recently, volunteers have been trying to educate visitors on how to behave while in Gion, passing out booklets with more information. With time, I do people will become better informed as to what behavior is acceptable. There is a learning curve, and it’s good to see that there is a willingness to inform visitors.