Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, so it is no wonder the city is teeming with unique hotels, hostels, ryokans, and ...

“The important thing for Japan is to try to spread tourists to local areas, other than places like Tokyo or Kyoto, [or] Osaka. There are also many other nice places… attracting more tourists ...

Despite being just a two hour bullet train from bustling Tokyo, Kyoto offers travelers a very ... credit for the modern design goes to Tadao Ando, one of Japan’s most celebrated architects.

Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station, Ace Hotel Kyoto couldn't be easier to find ... One of the nicest touches is a drip coffee maker; Japan takes its coffee very seriously indeed.

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

From a sky-high urban sanctuary in Osaka to an ancient garden oasis in Kyoto, two luxury hotels showcase Japan's striking contrasts. When I visited Japan for the first time in April, I couldn’t ...

For a thousand years the feudal capital of Japan, Kyoto is still the nation’s capital of learning and culture. Its small luxury shops are almost as bright, smart and busy as when Kyoto was ...

Kyoto’s 10,000 yen tax will be the highest flat-rate charge in Japan, excluding accommodation taxes that are calculated as a percentage of the room price.

KYOTO, Japan – Japan’s iconic video game maker Nintendo opened a museum here in its home city today, Oct. 2 nd, tracing the company’s roots from a playing card company that began 135 years ...

KYOTO—This ancient capital is considering becoming the first city in Japan to set municipal bus and subway fares higher for tourists to help ease congestion on public transport. Mayor Koji ...