Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

You can rent a bike starting at 1,000 yen (about $9) a day from the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, which is a short walk from the north exit of Kyoto Station. During the spring and the fall ...

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whether you are spending a short 3 days in Kyoto or much longer. This travel guide for Kyoto includes a kid-friendly itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto, plus a brief description of the top things to do ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more ...

Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not... When the relentless summer heat hits the ...

KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--A rower died following a tour boat accident in the Hozugawa river here on March 28. According to the Kyoto prefectural police, the 51-year-old rower was pronounced dead ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, who find it difficult to go about their daily lives. This struggle was ...

The Hyatt Place Kyoto is in the center of the city ... NerdWallet's 2025 Best All-Purpose Travel Rewards Card NerdWallet Rating NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team.