KYOTO -- Tickets to view the parade of large "yamahoko" floats from premium seats during this summer's Gion Festival will go ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Plan to arrive back in Kyoto in time to check in to the hotel around 4:00 pm. To get a sense of the city’s most popular ...

But when a tour guide told me that locals tend to dress ... Only spending two full days in Kyoto As we walked through Kyoto's Gion district at sunset, I immediately knew I would fall in love ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple ... a day from the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, which is a short walk from the north exit of Kyoto Station.