The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the Kyoto Municipal Government's plan to raise its ...

and many leave directly from Kyoto Station's Karasuma stop. The green and white Kyoto City Buses hit most of the city's major sites, but even better are the Raku Buses (routes 100, 101 and 102 ...

Kyoto is one of the best places to experience the cherry blossom season in Japan, where the city's rich history and culture provide a backdrop for the beautiful and fleeting flowers. For centuries, ...

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

The top honor comes with some irony in a year when foreign tourism practically vanished, but it also offers some hope for the city’s tourist industry. Kyoto has struggled during the pandemic as ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Left: Hiroshi Hara stands at the foot of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka City when it was under construction in November 1992. Right: People walk on Kyoto Station Building’s iconic steps in November 2012.

In September, sushi bar Kyoto-Senryo opened near JR Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit ... Sushi Azabu Higashiyama, a sushi restaurant from New York City, opened in September near the Yasaka Pagoda ...

for tourist measures such as easing congestion at Kyoto Station and preventing littering. Matsui sought understanding and cooperation from those who stay at accommodations in the city, saying that ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300 ... Nara subway line (two stops south of Kyoto Station). There is also a city bus stop located at the shrine.