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

From the neon lights of Tokyo, the temples and shrines of Kyoto ... and its lovely canal, teeming with swans and local guides ...

A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism. Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake and lies to the east of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture ...

The canal links Lake Biwa, the largest lake in the country, to the city of Kyoto. It’s an amazing industrial ... series "Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan," which depicts various places across ...

And you'll be happy to know that Kyoto boasts plenty of areas that are great for walking. A particularly famous route is the Philosopher's Walk, which will take you along a tree-lined canal ...

And with that, my ‘off the beaten track’ tour around central Japan with a group of strangers began, a little more intimately ...

While Tokyo dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese ...