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

If you have extra time, Fushimi Inari Shrine is worthwhile. 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 ...

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

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

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

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...