The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September ... Crowds do wane a bit in the summer and winter, but June's sticky humidity and January's chilly temperatures are too ...

Japanese travelers are skipping Kyoto’s hotspots as foreign crowds surge. Here's what's changing and where locals are going ...

Yasaka Shrine, also known as the Gion Shrine, is a popular place for summer festivals. The prominent location of this ...

"Kyoto's gift is for finding new ways of keeping ... Hans Sautter / Aurora Select In the summer, restaurants provide outdoor dining on 'Yuka' wooden platforms above the Kamo River.

This shrine is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri (held over a period of one month in July). This is quite possibly the most famous festival in all of Japan! Next up, head over to ...

Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not... When the relentless summer heat hits the ...

Itohkyuemon is, first and foremost, a Kyoto tea merchant, having been in that business since all the way back in 1832. In the modern era, however, matcha isn’t just a drink, it’s also one of Japan’s ...

The tower was opened to the public as part of the Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2024 tourism initiative organized by the city government and other entities. The annual summer event, the 49th in a ...

So, if you're looking for the ultimate couple's retreat, now's the time to start planning your dream summer escape. Kyoto might be best known for its cherry blossoms, but summer brings a different ...