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

For anyone craving Kyoto’s traditional vibes, Yamaguchi exudes a similar atmosphere, but without the crowds. The city ... Japan,” Faulk says. He recommends visiting the Okunoin Temple cemetery ...

Within the stunningly decorated wooden walls of an immense temple in Kyoto, you'll find an unusual artifact of human hair ...

Travellers will have the chance to explore the city's rich history ... Shrine and Yoshimine-dera Temple to explore. Embracing Kyoto's cultural etiquette Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, offers ...

The city's subway can also come in handy ... Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sanjusangendo ...

KYOTO — A historical Zen temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, will open a student dormitory in April, returning to the traditional practice for the first time in about 60 years. Taizo-in, a sub-temple of ...

Bicycles are a great way of seeing Kyoto ... where Japan’s emperor and nobles vacationed, and it’s still just as picturesque now. Cycling tips: As the area borders on mountains like Arashiyama, many ...

Located in the heart of Kyoto, Kawaramachi-dori Shopping Street is perhaps the liveliest commercial district in the city. Yet ... are highly sought-after in both Japan and abroad. Conveniently located ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Tran Thi Dieu Thuy (L), vice-chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, joins a cycling event kicking off the 10th Japan Vietnam Festival, held in Ho Chi Minh City from March 8-9, 2025.

Discover Kyoto, a world of imperial residences and shogun castles, palaces and villas, where every architectural detail speaks volumes about the authority and refinement of traditional court life.