Japanese etiquette can be utterly opaque, but it’s important to grasp for respectful travel. I took a guided trip with a ...

You can rent a bike starting at 1,000 yen (about $9) a day from the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, which is a short walk from the north exit of Kyoto Station. During the spring and the fall ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

so how better to start than by diving in with a high-speed tour of the ancient capital of Kyoto and its modern-day counterpart, Tokyo. Teatime in ‘Old Japan’ Kyoto is “old Japan writ large ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

Efron arrived in Japan in 2014 and worked as an assistant ... Working with local officials, the Kyoto by the Sea DMO organizes a tour for participants to experience the tradition, among other ...