Getty Images The Kyoto Torii gates are one of Japan's best known tourist sites Japan has largely remained closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a move that has hit the tourism industry hard.

Perched on the side of Otowa Mountain, Kiyomizu-dera offers a stunning panoramic view of Kyoto. At sunrise, one can witness ...

The Institute for Nature Study is a vast nature reserve located in Minato Ward that serves as an urban oasis amidst the ...

Kyoto, undoubtedly, is one of Japan's most fascinating, naturally blessed and historically rich cities. The gorgeous city ...

It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual ...

It’s also an easy journey from this part of the city to head to the Fushimi Inari shrine for strolls through, and photo-ops ...

As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional ... known for its thousands of red torii gates that form a pathway up the mountain, creating a breathtakingly ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... the close to 10,000 red and orange lacquered torii gates that line the 2 ½-mile-long path up Mount ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... the close to 10,000 red and orange lacquered torii gates that line the 2 ½-mile-long path up Mount ...

Travel in Japan can be complicated, but careful trip planning reaps huge rewards. Here is what to know before visiting.

With its unique blend of traditional culture and dazzling modernity, Japan offers an incredible tapestry of experiences that ...