Ushering in a new era of modern hospitality, Six Sense Kyoto’s debut in 2024 marks the brand’s highly anticipated entry into Japan, a pinnacle destination historically known for luxury travel.

An easy day trip from Kyoto — and even more rewarding overnight stop — Nara was the capital of Japan before Kyoto. The rapidly increasing power of its Buddhist monasteries was the key reason ...

“There are clearly two sides to the argument,” said Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel. “Yes, overtourism is a problem in many parts of Kyoto and at particular ...

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. But all those bus fares ...

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KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of ...

Kyoto, Japan — Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan’s picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji ... Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies, which organized ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Tourists walk through the streets by ...

“I’d recommend avoiding low-cut tops,” says Sara. She explains that in Japan—in Kyoto, especially—it is uncommon to show cleavage, and it is often seen as disrespectful (particularly at ...

Kyoto’s 10,000 yen tax will be the highest flat-rate charge in Japan, excluding accommodation taxes that are calculated as a percentage of the room price.