I’ve written this itinerary for visitors that are coming from Tokyo on the Shinkansen and planning to take a day trip to Nara ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead?

Kyoto FAR exceeded my expectations! Here's how I spent 2 days falling in love with this charming city. Featuring LOTS of ...

You can rent a bike starting at 1,000 yen (about $9) a day from the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, which is a short walk from the north exit of Kyoto Station. During the spring and the fall ...

WHEN IT COMES to travel, Japan is having a major moment. And as the cherry trees burst into bloom all over the city, Kyoto tops itineraries for very good reason. Once the capital of Japan ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Cruises and guided tours can help make planning a trip easier, especially if you’re traveling with kids—but they have ...

Japanese etiquette can be utterly opaque, but it’s important to grasp for respectful travel. I took a guided trip with a ...

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603 ... You can learn more about Nijo Castle here. PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour (8970 reviews) Private Kyoto Tour with a ...

TOKYO -- As Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka draw the bulk of international tourists in Japan, cities in the western part of the country are teaming up to attract visitors ahead of the opening of Expo 2025 ...