Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km, and an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied. People are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalize these areas.

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges of its past glory. Beyond the futuristic Kyoto Station, modern shopping complexes, and sleek luxury hotels, lies a city with ...

I’m on the Nozomi service, which starts in Tokyo and speeds south-west through Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and all the way down to Fukuoka on Kyushu island.My destination is Yamaguchi prefecture, in the ...

It was a little more than 25 years ago that I first walked the streets of Gion, the centuries-old geisha district of Kyoto. I was jet-lagged—just off the plane from California on my way to India ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead? Text by Vivian Morelli Photographs by Andrew Faulk ...

An old inn in the town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, Tsumikusa (foraged wild foods) cuisine. Discover the local customs that keep Kyoto's culture alive.

This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it has named its luxury hotel opening in spring 2026 in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward in a renovated historic landmark as the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto.

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources.