No trip to Japan is complete without a stay in Kyoto, Nippon’s niftiest nexus of sacred sites. But drawing millions of ...

It delivers on quiet luxury and is rooted in a sense of place Four Seasons Kyoto sits in the Higashiyama district, one of the ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well: In 2023, the Kyoto Prefecture welcomed a record 75.18 million visitors, surpassing its pre-pandemic 2019 ...

KYOTO—In a city famed for shrines, temples and ancient customs, a theme park is offering immersive night-time attractions, including gambling and torture chambers, to lure adult visitors. The facility ...

A masterclass in boutique luxury, the Shinmonzen checks off all the right boxes. Set on one of Gion’s most underrated streets lined with unsuspecting galleries, you’re just mere minutes away from all ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Japan is a country that seamlessly blends the old with the new, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops ...

From Kyoto and Nara to Hakone, Takayama, and Kinosaki Onsen, these eight destinations offer temple streets, gardens, mountain scenery, hot springs, and heritage districts in settings that feel more ...