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

a summertime trip to Kyoto can be a soggy, sweaty endeavor. But the sweltering temperatures and frequent downpours do drive away tourists, so accommodations will be a lot easier to come by than in ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

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

Many visitors insist that Kiyomizu-dera Temple should be on every Kyoto traveler's to-do list. Kiyomizu-dera Temple opens at 6 a.m. every day of the year and closes between 6 and 6:30 p.m. daily ...

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

But privately, he was known for his passion for Japanese culture. He was particularly fond of Kyoto and over the course of 25 years, he got to know the ancient Japanese capital well. When it came ...