Dozens of Japanese geiko performers and their maiko apprentices conduct a final rehearsal of the annual Miyako Odori event, a stage-top dance celebrating famous Kyoto sites. Performances take place ...

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Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

KYOTO -- Audiences were treated to a final rehearsal for the annual month-long "Miyako Odori" dance performance by geisha and ...

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

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

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

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

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

When you're visiting Kyoto with kids, be sure to read this detailed Kyoto with kids itinerary for 2 days (or more). Don't ...

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