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

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

Showing a continued demand for dynamic city break destinations, Milan and Rome also came up high on the top ten list for ...

Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million ...

Comprising three distinct ecosystems, Olympic National Park rounds out the list of best places to visit in April. While it ...

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

“There are clearly two sides to the argument,” said Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel. “Yes, overtourism is a problem in many parts of Kyoto and at particular ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP) Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, Japan has seen foreign ...

According to the findings, Japan moved up in the rankings, pushing upward from its 12th-place spot in the 2024 list. “If ...