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 ...

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

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

Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom that drew 36.8 million people to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

Tokyo Lens I Got Lost in Kyoto's Hidden Forest Posted: January 20, 2025 | Last updated: January 20, 2025 Kyoto Japan is covered in hidden mountain paths connected to amazing places like Fushimi ...

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

Spring break is right around the corner and you might be itching to plan a trip, something to look forward to while you endure the chilly winter season. With 2024 behind us, Americans are projected ...

The city served as Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years, and is home to an impressive array of historical landmarks, including Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Shrine ...

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 ...

With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...