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

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, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

And Aiko says it’s also worth a trip to the Sakyo Ward to visit Essence Kyoto. “It has a beautiful selection of interior pieces—the perfect place for gifts,” she says. She also suggests ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

open image in gallery Tourists walk past shops during a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the city of Kyoto on 13 January 2025 (AFP via Getty Images) “If things go well, 2024 total will surpass ...

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Friday visited Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto during his four-day official visit to Japan.The ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

executive director at the Japan Travel Bureau Foundation think tank. Underpinning this view is the fact that hotel room rates already fluctuate significantly based on demand. Kyoto's average room ...

On the fourth day of his Japan visit, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will on Friday engage in government-to-government (G2G) talks and hold business meetings. During the meetings that will ...

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Rotary Club of Kyoto-Fushimi held its third visit to the Municipality of Murcia on Monday, January 13, 2025, led by their ...