Kyoto's Gion geisha district bans photos and introduces fines for rule-breakers www.mirror.co.uk

The iconic neighbourhood boasts beautiful streets, traditional tea houses and is home to geishas, so it's no surprise that it's become a visitor hotspot.
While photos in popular areas such as Hanamikoji Main Street are deemed acceptable, some visitors have been heading to the private streets and properties nearby and taking photos without the owner's permission.
In some instances, tourists have also taken photos of geishas and maiko (geishas in training), without their permission.
To crack down on the problem, Kyoto's authorities are now banning photos of any private streets or properties, although this won't extend to popular spots such as Hanamikoji Main Street.
Kyoto is by no means the first destination to enforce new rules in a bid to manage the crowds of tourists.