As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka-- are increasingly infuriated by outsiders who do not follow the customs that are so fundamental to ...

The city offers a great gastronomic experience at authentic Japanese restaurants serving delectable dishes with premium ...

In hotspots like Kyoto you sometimes have to queue for the queues, but escaping the country’s overtourism problem couldn’t be simpler ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Raku Buses, which leave from platform D2 at Kyoto Station, will shuttle you quickly between tourist areas, skipping most non-tourist stops. Kyoto City Buses and Raku Buses cost 230 yen (about $2. ...

The new system is projected to boost Kyoto’s lodging tax revenue to over 10bn yen (£52m), nearly double the 5.2bn yen (£27m) collected in fiscal 2023. Kyodo, like many other tourist ...

And Aiko says it’s also worth a trip to the Sakyo Ward to visit Essence Kyoto. “It has a beautiful selection of interior pieces—the perfect place for gifts,” she says. She also suggests ...

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto on Jan 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Paul Miller) Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to ...

Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to ... Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, Japan has seen foreign tourism numbers explode in recent years, with arrivals in 2024 expected to ...