The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it has named its luxury hotel opening in spring 2026 in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward in a renovated historic landmark as the Imperial Hotel ...

Originally built in 1626, the Honmaru-goten Palace burned to the ground in the late 18th century. The current structure was built in 1847 within the nearby Kyoto Imperial Palace before being moved ...

Why did Kyoto’s founders choose this specific location? From natural defenses provided by surrounding hills to the strategic placement of temples and palaces, Kyoto’s geography played a ...