A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Beneath the serene surface of Kyoto’s temples and shrines lies a deeper story of intentional city planning rooted in ancient philosophies. Designed in the Heian period, the city’s grid layout wasn’t ...

An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as intoxicated, forced his way inside Shoden Eigen‑in Temple through a rear ...

A new study says that Japan’s Kyoto is the most popular religious tourism destination worldwide, followed by Varanasi in India and Vatican City in Italy.

A drunk American tourist sparked outrage in Japan after damaging a 761-year-old temple that’s linked to Japan’s samurai ...

Chinese travellers to Japan are on the rise and a growing proportion are repeat visitors choosing culture- and nature-focused ...

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to Open Spring 2026 Japan’s Premier Hotel Brand Celebrates 135 Years of Heritage with the Opening of ...

Temples, shrines, and places of historic interest were at the top of the Kyoto sightseeing agenda for foreign visitors.

The golden triangle may lure first-timers, but there's refuge in the Alps' mountain towns – with a Little Kyoto and hot ...

With the occasion of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, art galleries and museums throughout the Kansai region held special ...

In a country where megacities dazzle with neon lights and ancient capitals exude solemn grace, Fukuoka City exists in a realm ...

When exploring Kyoto, head to an iconic neighborhood in the heart of the city, boasting iconic art museums and a Shinto ...