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

The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

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 ...

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 occupancy rate of hotels in Kyoto City was 78.5% in 2024, 5.1 higher points than 2023. The average daily rate (ADR) was ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto, apprentice geiko entertainers have joined a bean-throwing ceremony on Setsubun, the last day of winter on the lunar calendar. Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine annually ...