It’s one of 17 places that make up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. To be clear, Kinkakuji is a three-story pavilion on the grounds of the Rokuonji ...

KYOTO--Visitors to the ancient capital will ... to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their registration as World Heritage sites next year. The special showings are the latest in a series ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

The UNESCO World Heritage site has always been a popular ... By making virtual tours accessible and jazzing up the historic site, Kyoto hopes to encourage people to visit the city in person ...

If you want to be near the cultural center of Kyoto, you’ll find several options that are all within a short stroll from UNESCO World Heritage sites like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine ...

Ever wish you could text the most stylish people in the world to ask them for their ... pointing out that many of Kyoto’s historical sites require extensive walking to explore.

At the Nijo Castle, one of Kyoto's major tourist attractions which has been designated as a world heritage site, time dispersion measures are being implemented. During the summer, the opening time ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" with a history of over 400 years, is seeking to be registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in cooperation with history-rich markets around the world.

President Hakainde Hichilema paid a visit to the renowned Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto braving the afternoon snowfall to witness one of Japan’s ...