Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...

Hoards of Chinese tourists sparked chaos as they converged on a level crossing in Japan. Footage shows holidaymakers crowding ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

open image in gallery Tourists walk past shops during a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the city of Kyoto on 13 January 2025 (AFP via Getty Images) “If things go well, 2024 total will surpass ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and Zuishin-in temple from April 22 to May 14; Chion-in temple’s Ohojo and Kohojo guesthouses from April 27 to May 14; Konkai Komyoji temple from April 28 to May 7; ...

For a glimpse into Japan’s spiritual heritage, visit iconic temples and shrines such as Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, Kanda Myojin Shrine, Toshogu Shrine ... Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. Marvel at the ...

Kyoto showcases the excellence of Japanese culture. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kyoto to see the cherry blossom.

Whill, in cooperation with tourist centers and others, has also been introducing micromobility vehicles in the vicinity of the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto and Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo ...