The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

Although he says a code of conduct like Kyoto's is basically unenforceable, "people are respectful." Two young people walking in Kyoto. How are visitors reacting to the code of conduct?

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 ...

Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the ... that can be found just outside the walking path. Others also caution that ...

Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto. The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture, Gion is filled with traditional wooden machiya ...

Hayakawa echoes this suggestion, pointing out that many of Kyoto’s historical sites require extensive walking to explore. “Wear comfortable shoes when visiting temples and shrines since there ...