Beneath the serene surface of Kyoto’s temples and shrines lies a deeper story of intentional city planning rooted in ancient philosophies. Designed in the Heian period, the city’s grid layout wasn’t ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

The ceiling of the shrine shows St. Laszlo and Our Lady, one of the Marian markers with a view of pilgrims, and the shrine ...

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 ...

An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as intoxicated, forced his way inside Shoden Eigen‑in Temple through a rear ...

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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.

DAISEN, Akita Prefecture--The All-Japan National Fireworks Competition will be held in a riverside area here on Aug. 27 for the first time in three years, the executive committee announced.

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