The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

KYOTO—On hot summer nights in the ancient capital, it’s possible to beat the heat with a mug of cold beer and a chat with ...

Tokyo and Kyoto are top cities for “noctourism,” or nighttime tourism, among more than 100 major cities worldwide, according ...

Bloveslife highlights three standout sushi rolls from Kyoto that prove flavor can be both bold and balanced. At least 24 are ...

KYOTO--Japanese on sightseeing trips seem to be avoiding key landmarks in this historic city due to the hordes of foreign visitors that residents also gripe about.

Kyoto City Buses and Raku Buses cost 230 yen (about $2.35) per trip, but you can purchase a one-day bus pass for 600 yen (about $5.50) if you plan on riding a lot (kids younger than 12-ride for ...

Kyoto had always been a popular destination for domestic travelers. Before Japan opened to the world in 1851, pilgrims trekked from around the country to visit its more than 2,000 temples and ...

KYOTO, Japan -- As Japanese matcha takes the world by storm, tins of green tea powder with exorbitant prices are flooding ...

Based on these two pillars, Yanolja Research conducted a comprehensive evaluation by segmenting a tourism city's ...

On any given month, Kyoto might receive from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering locals at least 2 to 1. So it’s no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent on ...

One American official spared Kyoto the horrific fate that the atomic bomb inflicted on Nagasaki and Hiroshima: the question is why he did so.