Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

you’ll be sure to find a great place to stay in Kyoto that will fit your budget and travel style. This guide for where to stay in Kyoto, Japan includes personal recommendations for family ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

To get there, take bus No. 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stops, which are both a 10-minute walk from the temple. For more information, visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple ...

Kyoto has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges of its past glory. Beyond the futuristic Kyoto Station, modern shopping complexes, and sleek luxury hotels, lies a city with ...

After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these ...

A vacation from Kyoto is only a short ride away ... There are sufficient things to do to keep you busy, restaurants serving hearty fare, cosy spaces for you to bundle up at night and everything ...

and other household goods at the markets dotting Kyoto. The markets are not only a great place to satiate your material cravings, but a favourable opportunity to mingle with locals and vendors.

KYOTO--Rarely seen cultural treasures at Shokokuji and its sub-temple Kogen-in in the city’s Kamigyo Ward will be unveiled to the public March 2-9. The special viewing will be held for the ...