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

In the eyes of the world, Kyoto is perhaps more deeply associated with its rich heritage and culture than any other city. Its ...

When the crowds disappear and the lanterns glow, Kyoto’s most iconic neighborhood reveals a calmer, more authentic side that ...

KYOTO—Residents fed up with bad-mannered tourists intruding on a small private road in the Gion geisha district here are fighting back by threatening a hefty fine. Signs installed at both ends of ...

The best time to visit Kyoto is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This short period offers beautiful fall foliage, comfortable weather and the smallest crowds. If you don't mind rubbing elbows with ...

In Kyoto, preserving history and cultural aesthetics goes beyond architecture—it even shapes the colors of signs and ...

KYOTO--Offering passengers the joy of setting out on a scenic journey, the panoramic train Mai debuted on Dec. 1, operated by ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

NRE & TAO Entertainment Partners LLC., a joint venture established by Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and TAO ...

Japan-China relations have soured following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan on November 7. The ...