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, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Discover hidden corners, local treats, and genuine culture in Kyoto. Experience our 8 must-do activities beyond the temples for a truly unforgettable visit.

Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent ...

Although hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as have other tourist destinations, Kyoto still ranks as a world favorite for travelers. The U.S. travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has ranked Japan ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts of overtourism.

Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be ... Hayakawa echoes this suggestion, pointing out that many of Kyoto’s historical sites require extensive walking to explore.

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executive director at the Japan Travel Bureau Foundation think tank. Underpinning this view is the fact that hotel room rates already fluctuate significantly based on demand. Kyoto's average room ...

Kyoto and ending in Osaka. That’s where a professional can provide added value, says Kuniharu Ebina, president of the Japan Association of Travel Agents. He points to figures that show just how ...

The map below shows the location of Kyoto and Osaka. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...