Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

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

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 ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional ... which are pushed down the streets of Kyoto. Nearly all of the floats – or 29 to be exact – are designated Important Tangible Cultural Properties.

In Japan, there are a number of parks, gardens, and streets that are famous for their cherry blossom trees ... Itohkyuemon is, first and foremost, a Kyoto tea merchant, having been in that business ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

The proposal comes as Kyoto and other Japanese cities continue to experience overtourism as international travellers flock to Japan, taking advantage of the weaker yen. Nearly 37 million ...