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 ...

whether you are spending a short 3 days in Kyoto or much longer. This travel guide for Kyoto includes a kid-friendly itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto, plus a brief description of the top things to do ...

Don’t even think about renting a car in Kyoto! If you plan on traveling across Japan, a Japan Rail Pass can save you a lot of money on transportation. The pass allows unlimited travel on Japan ...

KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--A rower died following a tour boat accident in the Hozugawa river here on March 28. According to the Kyoto prefectural police, the 51-year-old rower was pronounced dead ...

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 ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not... When the relentless summer heat hits the ...

Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be ... Hayakawa echoes this suggestion, pointing out that many of Kyoto’s historical sites require extensive walking to explore.

executive director at the Japan Travel Bureau Foundation think tank. Underpinning this view is the fact that hotel room rates already fluctuate significantly based on demand. Kyoto's average room ...