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.

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

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.

Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the early 20th century, the Philosopher's Walk is a roughly mile-long pathway along the ...

It might be tempting to think that December isn’t the best time of year to visit Japan. Although December officially marks ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...