KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign. Hosted by the city government and the Kyoto City Tourism Association ...

It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. View on euronews ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are ... foliage are big tourist draws, so be prepared for higher hotel rates and fewer vacancies. Crowds do wane a bit in the summer and winter, but June's sticky ...

Buses are your best bet for getting to and from Kyoto's top attractions. They feature electronic ... will shuttle you quickly between tourist areas, skipping most non-tourist stops.

READ: Bank of Japan to decide whether to raise rates next week — Deputy Gov For rooms in Kyoto priced at 20,000-50,000 yen ($127-317) per night, visitors will see their tax double to 1,000 yen ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a major hike in hotel lodging taxes next year, after locals complained of overtourism in Japan's ancient capital. For rooms priced at 20,000-50,000 ...

Authorities in Kyoto announced ... taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Japan has seen foreign tourist numbers explode ...

Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel ... dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand ...