Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

Stop by the nearby POJ Studio (Pieces of Japan), for a sublime edit of homewares and a matcha in Maana, the attached boutique ...

Unveiling must-see locations Kyoto isn’t just about its central attractions; it boasts numerous hidden gems that capture the ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...

These women work in Kyoto’s geisha district (or Kagai), where they perform dances and look after customers. Gion and Pontocho, in particular, feature architecture reminiscent of ancient Japan. This ...

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu has been awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the fourth consecutive year ...

The proposal comes as Kyoto and other Japanese cities continue to experience overtourism as international travellers flock to Japan, taking advantage of the weaker yen. Nearly 37 million ...