Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million travelers by 2030. However, Kyoto's new plan to increase overnight accommodation taxes,

Kankijicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto (in Umekoji Park) TEL: +81-75-354-3130, Business Hours: 10:00–17:00) is holding the event Jellyfish Luminaries in which jellyfish lamps are exhibited in the area Jellyfish Wonders between January and March,

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

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, chat before a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025,

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved travel guide.

Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could be spinning high-tech fibres to shield fighter jets from electromagnetic interference.

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, and causing traffic congestions

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ancient capital and the tourist hub seeks to calm grumbles

Dior is set to present its Fall 2025 collection in the iconic Garden of Tōji Temple in Kyoto, Japan on April 15, 2025.

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji ... Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies, which organized ...

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist ...

For culture and history, it’s hard to beat Kyoto — but its densely packed concentration of temples and heritage architecture has inevitably led to big crowds and high prices. There are dozens of other ancient cities and towns to explore across Japan ...