KYOTO—In a city famed for shrines, temples and ancient customs, a theme park is offering immersive night-time attractions, including gambling and torture chambers, to lure adult visitors.

There’s so much to see and do in Kyoto that you could spend a lifetime discovering new gems in the historic old capital. One way to methodically tick these hidden gems off your must-see bucket list is ...

Ever since Japan reopened to the world after the pandemic, the country has seen a massive influx of tourists, especially in popular cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Kyoto, in particular, seems to be ...

Kyoto isn’t just a sightseeing checklist — it’s a living, breathing cultural treasure that thrives when visitors engage with respect. From navigating its serene temples to savoring local flavors, ...

Kyoto is no longer the city where you can simply wander into Kinkaku-ji or Fushimi Inari at your leisure; in 2026, the city has pivoted to a strict reservation-based model to manage record-breaking ...

KYOTO--Hundreds of maple trees are lit up as part of an annual illumination scenic event put on by Sagano Scenic Railway Co. so passengers can enjoy the gorgeous hues of autumn foliage. The Sagano ...

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KYOTO – The Kyoto city government on June 1 began operating buses that stop only at major sightseeing spots to help ease overcrowding on buses used by local residents. The “Sightseeing Limited Express ...

With coronavirus still a threat around the world, tourism in Japan is at an all-time low. One of the hardest hit cities is Kyoto, which relies heavily on the industry for the economic prosperity of ...

KYOTO, Japan — A dolphin pool, a penguin park and a giant wave pool could soon join the imperial-era townhouses and ancient Buddhist temples in Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital. As early as June ...