Kyoto in spring 2024 offers an unmatched blend of nature, culture, and history. The city’s cherry blossoms are set to peak in early April, drawing visitors eager to experience Japan’s iconic sakura.

KYOTO--The public will be offered rare access to temples, shrines and Buddhist statues normally closed off in the ancient ...

KYOTO, Japan >> Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto features a large Zen meditation space that spans about 200 square meters. On Sunday mornings, the sound of a priest using a stick to strike the shoulders of ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

My first visit to Kyoto last autumn was unbelievable, so much so that I had to do it again this year. Japan’s former capital is packed with temples, castles and a stunning display of autumn ...

Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and certainly in Japan, but one of the city’s residents felt that it was missing something. “Kyoto is getting crowded with new ...

We can't wait to visit some of Japan’s most beautiful autumn destinations this season and Kyoto is always high on our travel list. While the historical city is beautiful at any time of year, some of ...

KYOTO, Japan — A dolphin pool, a penguin park and a giant wave pool could soon join the imperial-era townhouses and ancient Buddhist temples in Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital. As early as June ...