Japan’s historic cultural capital is known for its interesting mix of traditional arts and an avant-garde scene, according to Lucille Reyboz, cofounder of the Kyotographie photography festival. “But ...

KYOTO--The public will be offered rare access to temples, shrines and Buddhist statues normally closed off in the ancient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kyoto is blessed with wonderfully preserved historic districts like Higashiyama - Sean Pavone/Getty Kyoto needs little ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

While Tokyo is known for its bright lights and modernization, Kyoto is a more traditional Japanese city. It is perhaps best known for its hundreds of temples, shrines and gardens, which are surrounded ...

Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

Once the country’s imperial capital, Japan’s seventh largest city escaped bombings during World War II, and its centuries-old temples and shrines still stand. The Fushimi-inari Shrine is particularly ...

Few places capture the spirit of Japan quite like Kyoto. But with so much written about the city, from centuries-old temples to new-wave dining spots, even the most seasoned traveler can feel ...