In July, Kyoto celebrates the historic Gion Matsuri festival, one of Japan’s most famous and long-running traditions. With origins dating back to 869, the event draws more than one million people each ...
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most visited cities, and that popularity has increasingly led to overcrowding. In response, city officials have been exploring various solutions, including the recent ...
Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka ...