As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... But all of those things are secondary to Gion's real source of fame – the geisha.

There's nothing like exploring the city of Kyoto and spending cash on things it has on offer to a ... of the activities — all of which you can do during your next outing in Kyoto.

Perhaps their favorite of these experiences was staying at “the Pokémon hotel” in Kyoto (you can also stay at a Tokyo Pokémon hotel if that’s a better fit for your itinerary). You can read all about ...

“Kyoto is the best ... locals are interested in new things. I could see that there was a new wave being driven by people that ...

While Tokyo dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese ...

At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan (there are archery contests ... 100, 206 or 208 from Kyoto Station to the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae stop.

“You call them ‘geisha’, but here they’re called ‘geiko’,” she says, pointing to a sign by the nondescript door with the Kyoto dialect. “Yes, maiko is like the geiko’s trainee,” she responds to a ...

But here, things are still crowded even though ... and sustainable travel policies in places like Kyoto can only do good for tourism in Japan," says Maggie Asbury, a travel specialist with ...