As residents and tourists in Kyoto complain more about higher prices, hotel shortages and crowds at train stations, shrines and temples, Kansai¡¯s corporate leaders are searching for ways to keep visitors coming.

One way, they suggested recently, is to ensure people can experience what they call ¡°Kyoto culture at night.¡± The G-rated, family-friendly version, that is.

Earlier this month, a panel of executives at a Kansai economic meeting in Kyoto discussed the need for more things to keep tourists entertained at night.