Kyoto’s geography played a decisive role in shaping one of Japan’s most historically significant cities. Founded in 794 as the imperial capital, the city was carefully planned using Chinese urban ...

Japan’s historic cultural capital is known for its interesting mix of traditional arts and an avant-garde scene, according to Lucille Reyboz, cofounder of the Kyotographie photography festival. “But ...

KYOTO—Sixteen shrines and temples here are now granting access to their private statues and architecture for a spring exhibition organized by the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association with ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

Kinkaku-ji is one of the shrines in Japan, also known as the Golden Pavilion. (Photo: Klook SG) In Japan, the two main religions are Shinto and Buddhism as most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, ...

Few places capture the spirit of Japan quite like Kyoto. But with so much written about the city, from centuries-old temples to new-wave dining spots, even the most seasoned traveler can feel ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. In Kyoto, going early to a temple or shrine market seems a sure way to beat the crowds. What better ...

The six best city breaks for spring sunshine and natural beauty - From enjoying the cherry blossom in Kyoto to swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths, these cities are ideal for a spring holiday ...

There has been a series of incidents in which pillars, gates and other property at six locations including temples and shrines across Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Okinawa prefectures in Japan have been ...