The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...

KYOTO—This ancient capital is considering becoming the first city in Japan to set municipal bus and subway fares higher for tourists to help ease congestion on public transport. Mayor Koji ...

KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this ...

Exploring new cities is always exciting, but the price of travel and accommodation can put a real damper on things when planning a trip. But for those keen to visit Japan, the experience just got ...

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 ...

Ample will deploy a network of swapping stations in Tokyo, with an initial focus on supporting commercial fleets in the ...

When you're visiting Kyoto with kids, be sure to read this detailed Kyoto with kids itinerary for 2 days (or more). Don't ...

In many ways, Japan is a country of contrasts. Ancient cultural traditions thrive in cities where some of the world’s most futuristic technologies are the norm. One season tourists ski in the ...