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.

Trains in Japan are so good that few people consider driving through the country. The Shinkansen delivers you from Tokyo to ...

The interior embraces that industrial-chic aesthetic that’s become the unofficial uniform of cool California eateries – ...

The beverage program extends beyond coffee to include a thoughtfully curated selection of sake, beer, and wine that complement the seafood menu. The Kyoto White Yuzu Ale makes a particularly good ...

Detailed information (map and directions) for Shrines Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine located in the Fushimi, Uji area. The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 ...

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 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Each spring in Kyoto, more than 500 people in traditional dress process through ...