The dual-pricing trend is under way elsewhere. Paris officials recently announced plans to introduce dual pricing for non-EU ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this ...

The entrance to the subway station is connected to Hyatt Place Kyoto. (Photo by Benjamin Din) Nearby bus lines can take you to popular sites including the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kiyomizu-dera ...

While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

An injured man reportedly attacked a staff member at a train station in Kansai region in western Japan on Tuesday. The ...

Higashiomi is located about 250 miles west of Tokyo, between Kyoto and Nagoya, and I traveled there with my wife because it's ...

To enable a dual pricing system for visitors on the municipal bus network, Kyoto officials are seeking national government support for regulatory changes.

Increasing visitor numbers alone could undermine the appeal of Japan's tourist destinations. It's time to pivot toward ...

To get to Sanjusangendo Hall, take bus No. 100, 206 or 208 from Kyoto Station to the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae stop. Alternatively, you can take the Keihan subway line to Shichijo Station ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.