KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for a Buddhist temple in the Nara ...

With Japan’s first full-colour film, Carmen Comes Home, screening around the UK, we dive into the luminous world of Japanese colour filmmaking in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Banning Airbnbs and cruise ships. Taxing visitor stays. Capping attendance figures. Has tourism become a dirty word in 2025?

Check with our partner site as the latest rates, rate details, and guest room requirements may vary. Located in Kyoto, 如意二条城Ruyi Nijojo is a recently renovated accommodation, 2.3 km from Kyoto ...

Curious about the differences between omakase and kaiseki? We interviewed a few culinary experts to learn more about these ...

Kyoto first became Japan’s capital in the eighth century. With its beautiful temples, philosophical gardens and elegant ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

The most audacious, luxurious, and adventurous trip of 2025 must be Tauck’s Around the World in 100 Days tour, which has just ...

Operating under the official title of "The Palace Museum," the Forbidden City (also known as the Imperial Palace) has been a place of wonder and mystery for more than 500 years. This massive ...

The world has so many extraordinary buildings that would blow your mind but there's one in China that would leave you speechless. Dating back all the way to 1406, this place is one of the most ...

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 ...

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 ...