If you have extra time, Fushimi Inari Shrine is worthwhile. As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto ...

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

Officials say one of the biggest challenges is reminding guests that even outside, if they want to smoke, they need to do so in a designated smoking area. Those are the rules in Kyoto. Taken ...

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KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) ...

A review of the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, a new luxury hotel that is a peaceful refuge from the crowd's in one of ...

Two cities that epitomize this balance are Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo, the bustling capital, is a vibrant metropolis filled with skyscrapers, neon lights, and a nonstop energy. Kyoto, the former ...