The unidentified Japanese man, with a bleeding forehead, reportedly pulled out a knife and attacked a staff member at a train ...

Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel, told This Week in Asia: “Yes, overtourism is a problem in many parts of Kyoto and at particular times of the year, but I am sure ...

Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent ...

Here are insider travel tips for those who would never ... She explains that in Japan—in Kyoto, especially—it is uncommon to show cleavage, and it is often seen as disrespectful (particularly ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

executive director at the Japan Travel Bureau Foundation think tank. Underpinning this view is the fact that hotel room rates already fluctuate significantly based on demand. Kyoto's average room ...

The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist arrivals in 2024, topping 2019’s record of nearly 32 million, according to estimates from the Japan National Tourism Organisation. It marks a return ...

Tokyo: Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year ... destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist arrivals ...