Hundreds joined the annual year-end clean at Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji temples, a 500-year-old tradition to prepare for the New Year. Hundreds of people have joined an annual ...

A masterclass in boutique luxury, the Shinmonzen checks off all the right boxes. Set on one of Gion’s most underrated streets lined with unsuspecting galleries, you’re just mere minutes away from all ...

As the former ancient capital, Kyoto is the cultural destination in Japan. And while it might be steeped in tradition, it actually has the most exciting hotel scene in the country. Where Tokyo has ...

In the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district, where the glow of soft lanterns meets centuries of tradition, a significant new chapter in Japanese hospitality is about to begin. The Imperial Hotel Co., Ltd.

Situated within walking distance of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this hotel is brilliantly positioned to explore the historical centre. Built among a lush forest overlooking Gion and the Hōkan-ji Temple, ...

Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to the country's national ...

Japan’s ancient capital is taking drastic steps to rein in overtourism. Starting in March 2026, Kyoto will introduce the highest accommodation tax in Japan, charging visitors more to stay in the ...

Aussie travellers heading to Japan will soon be stung with a new tax – costing up to $100 a night – if they are staying in one major city. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ...

Visiting one of the most famous cities in Japan will soon cost more. Government leaders are raising the hotel accommodation tax for overnight visitors in the popular city of Kyoto, Japan, according to ...

Photo Credit: Kyoto, like many popular destinations in Japan, has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Skift / Rashaad Jorden Kyoto's new hotel tax may not do much, if anything, to slow down the ...

Japan’s government has granted final approval for Kyoto to implement the nation’s highest-ever hotel tax, authorising the historic capital to charge guests up to 10,000 yen (US$68) per person, per ...

Struggling to rein in overwhelming tourist crowds, Kyoto’s city government will introduce a steep increase in its accommodation tax — up to 10,000 yen (about US$68) per person, per night — starting ...