Let's be real here. Kyoto is dreamy, ancient, and full of narrow lanes lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko ...

PHOTO: The Kodaiji Temple was built in 1606 and remains a sacred center for Zen contemplation. (Courtesy of Kyoto tourism) As Japanese tourism undergoes one of the most prosperous periods in its ...

Kyoto has always been one of those cities that feels almost too beautiful to be real. With its quiet temples and cherry ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about ...

WASHINGTON — Kyoto, one of Japan's most famous cities, has announced a 900% hike to its "tourist tax," after massive crowds of foreigners have strained the city's infrastructure in recent years. The ...

Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

November, the Chinese government issued an advisory to its citizens calling on them to refrain from traveling to Japan. The statement came following remarks from Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi ...

Travelers wanting to see the ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto will soon need to increase their budget as the historic city announced on Oct. 3 a 900% hike on its tourist tax. This will mark ...

Tourists staying overnight in Kyoto will see a significant increase in how much tourist taxes they pay, with rates almost reaching as high as £50 per night. The Japanese city of Kyoto attracts high ...