Kyoto was the capital of Japan at the time, and medieval nobles retreated to the grounds for peace and tranquility. The park ...

Plum blossoms are at their best in various parts of Kyoto. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, known as a famous plum blossom viewing spot, has about 1,500 plum t･･･ ...

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

Overseas tourist traffic to Japan is rebounding to ... the less than eager sentiments a few months ago by proclaiming: “Kyoto is not a theme park.” ...

Hosted by the city government and the Kyoto City Tourism Association, the event is spread across 15 locations and runs until March 18. At Ryoanji temple, with its famous rock garden ...

Japan is renowned for its rich culture and tradition. The country is home to some breathtaking places ...

From March 2026, Kyoto will hike its lodging tax from ¥1,000 ... with more overcrowded tourist areas and greater traffic congestion. As a way of covering some of the expenditures necessary ...