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All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: Kyoto's Scenic Ride Through a Tunnel of Colors (2026 Guide & Tickets)

Few rail journeys in Japan feel as nostalgic and photogenic as the Sagano Romantic Train. Running alongside the Hozugawa River on a historic track, this sightseeing train is famous...

How to get into this beautiful off-the-beaten-path Kyoto temple earlier than the general public

Getting up early and heading outside the regular tourist circuit could lead to an unforgettable experience this autumn. When looking at lists of sightseeing spots in Kyoto, there a...

京都・嵐山　竹あかりが照らす「月灯路」　今秋も

Arima Onsen: Japan's Oldest Hot Spring Town Feels Like You've Stepped Straight Into an Anime

Tucked into the mountains near Kobe, Arima Onsen feels like a place pulled straight from an anime background. With narrow streets, wooden buildings, and steam drifting through t...

Premium Wagyu Meets a Glass Teahouse at ZEN (Grand Opening Oct 15 Near Nishiki Market)

Just steps from Kyoto’s iconic Nishiki Market, ZEN Kyoto Wagyu Teppanyaki Steakhouse & Bar Lounge opens its doors on October 15, 2026. Far more than a high-end steakhouse, ZEN...

Where You Should Stay in Kyoto: Best Areas & 47 Hotels For Visitors

If any one city epitomizes the culture of Japan, then it has to be Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. This city, located in central Japan, offers plenty of diversions for culture and...

2026 Kansai Fall Foliage: Easy Kyoto & Nara Bus Tours on Klook and KKday

After Japan’s sweltering summer, the cooler days of autumn bring one of the year’s biggest travel highlights: fall foliage season. Kyoto and Nara are especially beautiful, but they...

Kyoto Autumn Jigsaw Puzzle

A woman at the Kurama-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store

Zen and Ghibli map also makes for a beautiful mini poster. Unlike most other major cities in Japan, Kyoto doesn’t have a dense network of train and subway lines crisscrossing it. R...

Step Into a Living Dream at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka

Lose yourself in a world where nature and art merge beneath the Osaka night sky. At teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, plants and light come alive in ever-changing interactive display...

HOTEL MASTAY Jingumichi: Stylish Stay Near Heian Shrine - Perfect for Catching the Jidai Matsuri Festival

Just steps away from Heian Shrine, one of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks, HOTEL MASTAY Jingumichi offers a relaxing stay in a modern Japanese-style apartment hotel. Inside, you'll f...

NARA WITH KIDS

Nara is a very very touristy spot these days -but it is popular for a reason. It’s lovely.No need to ever get a guide here.  It’s an easy day trip from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe.Not… Th...

Beginners Guide Unlocks Unforgettable Japan Travel Adventures

Japan stands as an extraordinary destination for first-time visitors, offering a seamless blend of ancient heritage, modern innovation, and profound hospitality. As highlighted in...

Autumn From the Water: Here's Where to Enjoy Kansai's Blazing Foliage by Boat

Daydreaming of slow-falling amber leaves at the height of a Japanese autumn? Chasing the postcard shot of a Kyoto temple framed in red? So is everyone else. Autumn here rivals cher...

Ghibli/Kyoto crossover artwork decorates goshuin papers for Zen and Ghibli art exhibition [Pics]

Kyoto museum’s ”Ghibli for grown-ups” event collaborates with three Kyoto Zen temples. Temple architecture and anime artwork are both undeniable expressions of Japanese aesthetic s...

Beautiful 785-step Japanese shrine sando stairway walk is one very good reason to visit Kagawa

A sweaty, but unforgettable, visit to Kompirasan. The streets called sando are a unique part of Japanese cityscapes. Sando are the paths that lead to shrines and temples, and becau...

Hidden Gems in Japan: Things to Do in Kyoto Beyond Tourist Attractions

As Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto is practically overflowing with popular tourist attractions and famous landmarks. The city is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 1,600...

MIYAJIMA ISLAND WITH KIDS

I rarely meet people who don’t say that Miyajima was one of their favourite places to visit in Japan.Its a place you will see deer and monkeys and some gorgeous foliage and flowers...

The 2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival Geijutsu no Eki 2026 GNE

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5 Tasty Kyoto Sweets to Snack On While in Town!

You'll encounter a variety of Kyoto sweets when exploring Japan's popular city. Particularly in the area around Kiyomizu Temple, which is home to the charming old Kyoto streets of...

Karigane (雁ヶ音)

Walk into an old tea shop in Kyoto and you’ll find gyokuro, the shaded tea Japan treats as one of its finest, priced and packed with care. Look a little further along the shelf and...

Skip Kyoto's Crowded Buses: 7 Train & Subway Lines That Make Sightseeing Easier (+Tickets)

Kyoto’s buses can get extremely crowded, especially around popular sightseeing areas. Fortunately, many of the city’s top attractions are also easy to reach by train or subway....

‘Kyoto Architecture: THE SILENCE Furnished by ARMANI / CASA’, a project involving Kengo Kuma and others, unveils ‘The Ar...

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One Day in Kyoto: A Food Itinerary from Breakfast to Dinner

You have one day in Kyoto, a list of temples, and room for a few memorable meals. So where should you begin? Many first-time visitors eventually ask 京都で何食べる (Kyoto de nani t...