She explains that in Japan—in Kyoto, especially—it is uncommon to show cleavage, and it is often seen as disrespectful (particularly at one of the city’s many temples). “Interestingly ...

The green and white Kyoto City Buses hit most of the city's major sites, but even better are the Raku Buses (routes 100, 101 and 102), operated by the Kyoto City Bus. Raku Buses, which leave from ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the Kyoto Municipal Government's plan to raise its lodging tax for people st･･･ ...

Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent ...

The city plans to implement the new taxes by spring 2026, according to Kyodo News. Kyoto introduced the tiered accommodation tax system in 2018, charging 200 yen (£1.04) for stays under 20,000 ...

The city of Kyoto plans to raise the accommodation tax to a maximum ¥10,000 per night — the highest in Japan — to improve city infrastructure and mitigate crowds amid problems regarding ...

KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.

Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of overtourism ...

Kyoto showcases the excellence of Japanese culture. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kyoto to see the cherry blossom.