Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more ...

Unveiling must-see locations Kyoto isn’t just about its central attractions; it boasts numerous hidden gems that capture the ...

The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from ...

For those looking to try a kaiseki meal, head to the Pontocho and Gion districts ... in central Kyoto to see and sample all sorts of local delicacies, including tsukemono (Japanese pickles ...

The second bedroom with a futon bed on a tatami floor at Rinn Gion yasakamae, one of the best places to stay in Kyoto for ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable ...

The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's considered one of the top three festivals in Japan, along with Tokyo’s Kanda ...