Soaring interest in Japan has inspired new hotels that honor the city’s history.

One of our favorite places to explore in Kyoto was the historical district of Higashiyama. This is the home of Maruyama Park, Gion, Yasaka Pagoda, Kenniji Temple, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

The ultimate design-lover's guide to where to stay, what to eat, and the sites you can't miss in the historic Japanese city.

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 ...

Situated on Shinmonzen Street in Kyoto’s Gion district, The Shinmonzen very much lives in the present, but never loses sight of the past or turns away from tradition (for evidence of that fact ...

KYOTO--The Kyoto City Tourism Association ... Yasakajinja shrine used to be called Gion Kanshinin and was once a branch of Enryakuji temple. “We want to bring back the shrine to the old day ...

Destinations include popular sights such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ginkaku-ji temples and the Gion district. Another good thing is that the new sightseeing express bus service is included in Kyoto ...

Located in the historic former capital’s Shijo-Gion district, this elegant temple has already wowed tens of thousands of visitors with its Zen Night Walk Kyoto experience that brings a new ...

People watch a float illuminated by lanterns during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, Japan, on July 23, 2024. The Gion Festival, which lasts throughout the entire month of July, is an annual ...