As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... But all of those things are secondary to Gion's real source of fame – the geisha.

People who visit Kyoto typically stick to the overly ... The Hozugawa Kudari River Boat Cruise is one of the most fun things I’ve done in Japan. It’s not as exhilarating as whitewater rafting ...

Honoring Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who used to stroll here on his commute to Kyoto University in the early 20th century, the Philosopher's Walk is a roughly mile-long pathway along the ...

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

Kyoto has long been one of Japan’s bucket list destinations, with its serene Zen gardens and centuries-old temples, but right now, the city is having something of a moment. This April, Dior will stage ...

Dior staged a poetic show at Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Toji Temple for Fall 2025, drawing on its longstanding connection to local ...