The Kyoto surf guide download is a convenient, organized format of our Kyoto travel website content and includes up to 7-day forecasts for surfing travel areas in Kyoto. Easy to print or use on a ...

Eat ramen and sushi from the best restaurants, learn the intricacies of a tea ceremony, and see iconic landmarks and shrines without committing a faux pas. Everyone, from kids to grandparents, will ...

Okay, taking a 44-hour side trip to Kyoto during our two-week visit to Tokyo was a silly idea. After deducting the hours we spent at the Hiiragiya ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn with cypress-wood ...

In Kyoto’s four-hundred-year-old Nishiki Market, it’s not enough for the food to taste better than it does anywhere else—it has to look better than it does anywhere else as well. Hanya Yanagihara ...

If you are looking for tranquil relaxation in the heart of the Kyoto, you’ll find a dreamy selection of gorgeous Kyoto spas that celebrate Japan’s onsen heritage. Our list of the best Kyoto spas will ...

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Is it just us or does it feel like a lot of people have visited Japan recently? Or at least, have it on their bucket list? There’s a reason for that. According to figures from Japan’s National Tourism ...

In a move to tackle overtourism, Kyoto plans to introduce Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax starting March 2026. Here’s what you ...