Situated in the mountainous Rakuhoku area in northern Kyoto, on a centuries-old retreat for the imperial family and a hub for ...

Planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan? Our guide covers the must-see temples, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where to eat, and the ...

Halloween is a big deal in Japan, and theme parks across the country are jumping on the bandwagon with spooky events designed ...

Courtyard by Marriott made its debut in Japan’s cultural heartland with Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

KYOTO—The oldest Zen temple in Japan now has a way to help its visitors find relief and reflect on how people in the past ...

Why did Kyoto’s founders choose this specific location? From natural defenses provided by surrounding hills to the strategic placement of temples and palaces, Kyoto’s geography played a pivotal role ...

Intense rain fell in Kyoto Prefecture on Monday. Weather officials are calling on residents to be on alert for flooding in ...

For some, including the author Lauren Groff, travel remains a spiritual endeavor.

I was bewildered that The Tale of Genji had such a hold on me at this particular moment: It is a wild, confounding work that ...

Here are eight hotels to check out in the center of both worlds, including capsule properties and historic ryokans. For more than five centuries, the Asaba family has welcomed guests to its ryokan, a ...

Most importantly, the house allows educators to teach museum visitors about Japanese culture, using artifacts and stories ...

Starting on September 2, people in Japan can find the Kyoto Matcha Latte in supermarkets and convenience stores all over the country. It costs 219 yen (around US$1.49). Starbucks has introduced this ...