Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city ...

Welcome back to Two-Night Minimum, a series of city guides for those who want to get to the heart of a place in a short time—be it on a business trip or a weekend vacation. For this Kyoto edition, we ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, or Fushimi Inari Shrine, is one of the most distinctly beautiful places in all of Japan. Walking paths wind up and around the mountain that the shrine’s main building ...

Not very good news coming from Kyoto, Japan! Starting 1st March, 2026, travellers to Kyoto will have to pay extra in the form of accommodation tax. This new change will make overnight stays noticeably ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. This is painful,” Maggie James told me as we took a stroll through Gion, the ...

As the sun sinks into Kyoto’s heritage-soaked skyline, there are a few things you can do. One is to go to bed as early as a temple monk. Another? Tap into the inevitable jetlag and explore the ...