The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

July is filled with fun things to do in Osaka and Kyoto! As July arrives in the Kansai region, a wide variety of events and ...

Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district, is steeped in history and tradition. (Adobe Stock) Behind Closed Doors Once the sun went down on Kyoto, my group and I made our way into one of these teahouses.

While you’re there, make a reservation at Yasaka to savor a delicious teppanyaki meal while watching the sun set over Kyoto. Address: 360 Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0826, Japan ...

Gion, Kyoto’s famed geisha district, is a captivating neighbourhood that retains its traditional charm. Boasting breathtaking temples, lantern-lit streets and machiya townhouses adorned with ...

My wife and I had a chance to visit Kyoto last fall as part of a six-week trip around Asia, when we wouldn’t be faced with the oppressive midday heat, and might be spared large crowds of ...

On our first day, we planned to see the spots on the east side of Kyoto Station while on the second day we planned to see the sites west of Kyoto Station. If you have a lot of time to kill, walk ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes beyond crowds, temples, and shrines.

Hilton Kyoto is located in Kawaramachi Sanjo, in the city center, approximately a 15-minute drive from Kyoto Station and approximately a two-minute walk from Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line's Kyoto ...