Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan’s Kyoto city to ...

Discover why Kyoto is such a popular destination, plus insider tips to avoid the crowds.

A ramen restaurant chain based in Kyoto prefecture has launched a project to source abandoned bamboo forests to make menma — a common topping for ramen. The endeavor is also tackling a ...

Across the Japanese city's best hotels, tradition is complemented by chic design, contemporary comforts, and serenity.

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. The city's subway can also ...

As global wellness tourism continues to surge – driven especially by travelers seeking better sleep, stress relief and nature-based healing – HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO announces a renewed wellness ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- When Kiyoha Kiritaka left Kyoto's geisha district in 2016, she says she was escaping what she now calls "a ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

Opponents say the proposal to revise height restrictions for buildings around Kyoto Station to 60 metres will destroy the city’s unique views.

KYOTO—A decades-old underground water pipe ruptured in a central part of Kyoto, causing flooding and traffic congestion in ...