A new study says that Japan’s Kyoto is the most popular religious tourism destination worldwide, followed by Varanasi in India and Vatican City in Italy.

Kyoto City warmly welcomes travellers and culture lovers coming in for the summer to explore some of its most treasured ...

The city, one of Japan’s most-visited before the pandemic, desperately needs tourism’s money, but it would like to avoid the excesses of Instagram-driven itineraries.

But Kyoto is not Venice. Arrive at the futuristic and bustling Kyoto train station (as many do on the high-speed Shinkansen train from Tokyo) and you realize that the former capital of Japan is not a ...

Prices range from ¥4,600 to an eye-watering ¥150,000 – premium seats include drinks, live commentary and a buffet lunch ...

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KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources.

Kyoto City Buses and Raku Buses cost 230 yen (about $2.35) per trip, but you can purchase a one-day bus pass for 600 yen (about $5.50) if you plan on riding a lot (kids younger than 12-ride for ...

The findings of Kyoto city similarly showed a record high 5.35 million visitors from outside Japan, up 40 percent from 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, stayed in the municipality in 2023.

Nara, Japan, located 20 miles east of Osaka, was named the city with the most hidden gems in a recent study by Bounce. Nara is most famous for its "sacred" deer park.

“Kyoto’s cultural ecosystem and the celebration, preservation and evolution of our city’s cultural traditions are vital to the spirit of ACK,” says Yukako Yamashita, the fair’s programme ...

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, is where ancient traditions take centre stage. Noted for its centuries-old temples, alluring geisha district, and time-honoured crafts, this city quietly pulses ...