Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo ...

a stay at one of the many ryokans in Kyoto is an absolute must. Ryokans are traditional-style Japanese inns that typically ...

Few countries mix the old and new like Japan, and nowhere is this clearer than Kyoto. The country’s ancient ... is a modern-day update of the classic ryokan inn. Architect Kengo Kuma has ...

The latest addition to the Singapore-based Banyan Tree group's string of more than 70 hotels and resorts, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends traditional Japanese aesthetics (think tatami and ...

The Kyoto cityscape is dotted with historic Buddhist temples, traditional Machiya townhouses, and Ryokan inns. Cleaning is vital for their longevity and appearance, but it is more than the act of ...

Few countries mix the old and new like Japan, and nowhere is this clearer than Kyoto ... day update of the classic ryokan inn. Architect Kengo Kuma has designed a structure that blends seamlessly into ...

Anime lovers hope to see the ryokan recover and prosper ... apps to respond to the virus spread, likens Kyoto Animation titles to “traditional craftsmanship” in Kyoto.

Volunteer Risa Ikeda looks after cats at Aratama ryokan in Beppu in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2025. (Kyodo) BEPPU, Oita (Kyodo) -- For the past two decades, a traditional ...