Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, and many sightseeing attractions are packed with crowds. Still, there's an ...

Cherry blossoms began blooming across Japan in late March, adding a splash of pink to parks across the nation.X user ...

You now have less than two weeks to explore all the sakura sites in Kansai, with full bloom expected around March 31 ...

KYOTO—One of the main buildings at Nijo-jo Castle here, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will reopen to the public on Sept. 1 after being closed for 17 years, the city government announced on June 17.

As popular destinations across the world grapple with massive numbers of tourists and tensions reach a tipping point between ...

KYOTO--Setting its sights on the wallets and pocketbooks of travelers from outside Japan, the discount shop chain Don Quijote ...

Joshua Mellin, a Chicago-based photographer and writer, will help you plan the perfect trip to Kyoto. Follow his insider tips to avoid the heaviest cherry blossom crowds and enjoy authentic cultural ...

The historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre in the heart of the Gion neighbourhood is reborn as one of the city’s newest luxury hotels ...

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. The city's subway can also ...