Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden at an ancient Zen temple; a cloud-like trail of cherry blossoms floating ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city ...

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, or Fushimi Inari Shrine, is one of the most distinctly beautiful places in all of Japan. Walking paths wind up and around the mountain that the shrine’s main building ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. This is painful,” Maggie James told me as we took a stroll through Gion, the ...

Not very good news coming from Kyoto, Japan! Starting 1st March, 2026, travellers to Kyoto will have to pay extra in the form of accommodation tax. This new change will make overnight stays noticeably ...

As the sun sinks into Kyoto’s heritage-soaked skyline, there are a few things you can do. One is to go to bed as early as a temple monk. Another? Tap into the inevitable jetlag and explore the ...

Perched on a hillside beside a pretty bamboo forest, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

Mikami Shrine, currently going viral thanks on Instagram, is Japan's only shrine dedicated entirely to hair. Yes, hair ...