The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

People who visit Kyoto often stick to the overly touristy attractions like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Gion District, ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops selling cheap ...

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges of its past glory. Beyond the futuristic Kyoto Station, modern shopping complexes, and sleek luxury hotels, lies a city with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

There's no limit to the number of places you visit in Kyoto. But there are certain destinations that simply attract. Whether it’s the ancient shrines or the interesting museums displaying the ...

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