Designed by renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel is thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary situated at the boundary between the historic city and the ...

If you’re thinking about going to Kyoto to explore its sights, don’t let the Higashiyama district go unexplored. Better yet, spend a few nights amidst the greenery and crisp air. We got to live that ...

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is set in the foothills of the city's easterly Higashiyama mountains, in a historic district brimming with temples and shrines, ancient cemeteries and burial grounds.

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a hotel in Kyoto by Kengo Kuma and Associates. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Commenters praised the project for its "beautiful timber ...

Kaii Higashiyama was a Japanese artist known for his nihonga style paintings that often depicted nature. Born in 1908 in Yokohama, Japan, he later lived in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He was educated at ...

Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom that drew 36.8 million people to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 ...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Kyoto, Japan. From historic temples and tranquil gardens to vibrant festivals and local cuisine, this guide showcases the must-see attractions and ...

KYOTO: Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday (Jan 14) plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

Hayakawa echoes this suggestion, pointing out that many of Kyoto’s historical sites require extensive walking to explore. “Wear comfortable shoes when visiting temples and shrines since there ...