Takoyaki anyone? Don't leave Kyoto, Japan without trying their delicious street food. This list provides the top 10 street foods for tourists to try.

KYOTO – Japan has set its sights on growing its luxury travel market with parts of the country suffering from overtourism, although the idea of luxury often seems to check the same boxes. Think private onsen, exquisite seasonal kaiseki menus featuring premium local ingredients and concierge services offering curated Japanese experiences.

Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui explains during a press conference in Kyoto on Jan. 14, 2025, about the city government's decision to raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from March 2026,

Hailing from Australia, Rodgers made a home and community for himself in Japan’s ancient capital across more than four decades.

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved travel guide.

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji ... Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies, which organized ...

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.

Craft your Japan itinerary with our comprehensive comparison between the bustling energy of Tokyo vs the timeless charm of Kyoto.

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist ...

Dior is set to present its Fall 2025 collection in the iconic Garden of Tōji Temple in Kyoto, Japan on April 15, 2025.

Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom that drew 36.8 million people to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

It was difficult to meet new people while staying in Japanese capsule hotels. Hostels were more social.