Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

Fushimi has it all: Japan’s highest concentration of breweries, sakura-draped canals, and an unmistakable air of nostalgia.

Some places don’t just impress you, they quietly rearrange how you see the world. They challenge assumptions about happiness, ...

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, or Fushimi Inari Shrine, is one of the most distinctly beautiful places in all of Japan. Walking paths wind up and around the mountain that the shrine’s main building ...

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources. The change is ...

The best time to visit Kyoto is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This short period offers beautiful fall foliage, comfortable weather and the smallest crowds. If you don't mind rubbing elbows with ...

The artist-designer swapped city bustle for a hilltop home in Higashiyama — it mirrors his Zen approach to life ...

Joshua Mellin, a Chicago-based photographer and writer, will help you plan the perfect trip to Kyoto. Follow his insider tips to avoid the heaviest cherry blossom crowds and enjoy authentic cultural ...

Kyoto has become so congested with tourists that organizers of school trips are opting to stay away from the ancient capital. Visiting students have found themselves learning more about crowds and ...

The Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, hosted the event "JAPAN SUI COLLECTION in KYOTO" in Kyoto on November 14-15, 2025. Japan is home to countless traditional crafts, regional specialties, and ...

Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is one of the largest gyukatsu (beef cutlet) restaurant chains in Japan and worldwide, with locations ...