Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

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As you enter the heart of Kyoto’s geisha culture, you hear laughter spilling from hidden tea houses. Welcome to Gion, a district that draws you in with ... the monk who introduced Zen to Japan. Can ...

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The ancient Japanese city of Kyoto is set to become significantly more expensive for luxury travellers in 2026.

KYOTO--A local landmark that is designated as a tangible cultural property and normally off-limits is now open to the public until the end of September. The structure in question is the Gion-kaku ...

Designed by renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel is thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary situated at the boundary between the historic city and the bamboo ...