Transportation is a critical part of touring Kyoto. There is plenty to see in the city no matter how long you’re there—but choosing the right kind of transportation puts many more of its attractions ...

Ever since Japan reopened to the world after the pandemic, the country has seen a massive influx of tourists, especially in popular cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Kyoto, in particular, seems to be ...

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 ...

KYOTO—Kyoto announced a dual-pricing system for its public buses—the first in Japan to counter overtourism--that will require ...

A limited express sightseeing bus arrives at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 1, 2024. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- The city of Kyoto has started operating limited express ...

Kyoto is considering hiking public bus fares for visitors to up to double those for locals from fiscal 2027 as parts of the western Japanese city struggle with overtourism, its mayor said Wednesday.

It’s hard to overstate just how many amazingly beautiful, culturally significant sites there are in Kyoto. Honestly, they’re spread all over the city, and for years one of the most convenient and ...

With travel slowly returning to pre-Covid levels, Kyoto faces a dilemma. While it’s great to see more visitors coming to the city and supporting local businesses, overcrowded spaces are a nuisance to ...

TOKYO -- Japanese travel company Willer will let passengers ride taxis, buses and trains for a monthly flat payment as soon as autumn 2020, Nikkei has learned, with tests to begin in coastal northern ...