Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the early 20th century, the Philosopher's Walk is a roughly mile-long pathway along the ...

And you'll be happy to know that Kyoto boasts plenty of areas that are great for walking. A particularly famous route is the Philosopher's Walk, which will take you along a tree-lined canal ...

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 past shops and restaurants ...

KYOTO—A cafe owner who promotes universally ... at an approach to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and travel on a pebbled path on the shrine’s premises. It has a maximum speed of 6 kph.

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto on Jan 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Paul Miller) Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to ...