Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, and many sightseeing attractions are packed with crowds. Still, there's an ...

Join Phoebe and James as they journey from Tokyo to Kyoto using the JR Rail Pass, sharing the process of getting their passes and enjoying bento boxes on the Shinkansen. Experience the convenience of ...

The historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre in the heart of the Gion neighbourhood is reborn as one of the city’s newest luxury hotels ...

As popular destinations across the world grapple with massive numbers of tourists and tensions reach a tipping point between ...

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Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

We're all for strolling around Kyoto—indeed, Japan's ancient capital is one of the country's most walkable cities. But starting March 29, one of the best "new" ways to see Kyoto will actually be, well ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. The city's subway can also ...

I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

Kyoto is frequented by over 50 million visitors a year. One of the city’s charms is an elegant townscape of traditional townhouses standing in rows at uniform height. Familiarity with key features of ...

KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this initiative ...