Kyoto’s red gate-lined Fushimi Inari Taisha, little known among foreign tourists a decade or so ago, has been TripAdvisor’s top Japanese landmark for the last five years. There’s nothing like a scrum ...

Ever since Japan reopened to the world after the pandemic, the country has seen a massive influx of tourists, especially in popular cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Kyoto, in particular, seems to be ...

Perhaps one of Japan’s most important cultural cities, Kyoto is a must-visit on any Japan trip! The great news is that there are tons of great things to do in Kyoto with kids – you could stay for a ...

In Kyoto this autumn, the historical city’s rich traditional culture converges with cutting-edge technology to create a breathtaking form of immersive, contemporary art. Nine sites around this history ...

Not very good news coming from Kyoto, Japan! Starting 1st March, 2026, travellers to Kyoto will have to pay extra in the form of accommodation tax. This new change will make overnight stays noticeably ...

Kyoto will implement a new tiered accommodation tax starting March 1, 2026, to address over-tourism and heritage conservation. This revision significantly increases costs for mid-range and luxury ...