Carlton, Nikko, is two hours from Tokyo in a scenic mountain town packed with historic sites. And the hotel has the planet's ...

Once I am up on the tatami – and now officially “inside” the home – the first of Shimokawa’s gentle architectural ambushes is ...

Pack your hiking boots and set off on an epic walking adventure this year along one of these memorable routes, writes Thom ...

These are the perfect spots for a romantic getaway, where you can enjoy stunning views, meet friendly locals, and savor ...

It’s the one place I’m free from judgment and responsibility; where I become fully embodied,” says one Vogue writer of ...

Let’s put some numbers behind a trend you might have already observed for yourself: There are simply a mind-boggling number of new hotels opening all around the world. In your hometown, the next town ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best free parking near the park, visit the garage at 128 Exchange St. – Justine Harrington Given that Hot Springs National Park shares a name with the nearby town ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds NW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 39 °F (3.9 °C). Cloudy with a high of 66 °F (18.9 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16.1 kph). Scattered ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

There are plenty of laundry machines available if you’re here for a long stay. The staff was incredibly kind and helped us ...