Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden at an ancient Zen temple; a cloud-like trail of cherry blossoms floating ...

Tourism has long fueled Kyoto's — and Japan's — economy, but the city now faces the growing pains of popularity. Today, this wildly popular Japanese city has been dubbed one of the world's "most ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city ...

Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital, has attracted overseas tourists in considerable numbers since well before World War II. A famous example was the great comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin, who ...

This article first appeared in the Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, March 11, 1955. It is republished unedited in its original form. KYOTO — Kyoto — the city of peace — is a haven for tourists and a ...

The Kyoto City Museum of Art is reopening, but it’s not what you might expect. The city museum is not just emerging from lockdown. Rather it is unveiling a massive three-year architectural renovation, ...

Travel + Leisure just released its annual World's Best Awards, which surveys thousands of readers to come up with a comprehensive list of the year's best hotels, islands, airlines, and destinations.

A limited express sightseeing bus arrives at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 1, 2024. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- The city of Kyoto has started operating limited express ...

Kyoto will implement a new tiered accommodation tax starting March 1, 2026, to address over-tourism and heritage conservation. This revision significantly increases costs for mid-range and luxury ...