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This Summer, 1,000-Year-Old Kyoto Temple Hosts an Otherworldly Nighttime 'Brain Spa'

Think Kyoto nights are just riverside walks and izakaya hopping? Think again. This early summer, the ancient capital is hosting a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience designed to com...

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Capella Kyoto continues ancient capital’s luxury hotel boom

The newly opened lodging occupies the site of Shinmichi Elementary School between the Kaburenjo Theatre and Kenninji, Kyoto's oldest Zen Buddhist temple.

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

The Hinode Sai, or Sunrise Festival, is believed to have started when wandering ascetics climbed Mount Mitake in search of enlightenment.

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine…

Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo

A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine…

Enjoy Japanese Beauty and Healing with All Five Senses! A "Hana-Goshuin" Journey via Tokyu Lines & Buses

What do you look for when you visit Japan? Cutting-edge technology, memorable meals, or time in peaceful, historic surroundings? In Tokyo and Kanagawa, a seasonal event brings thes...

Cool Down in the Hot Summer! 10 Refreshing Places to Visit in Kyoto in Summer

Kyoto is a popular tourist destination both domestically and internationally. Situated in a basin surrounded by mountains, summers are hot and humid, and on many days the temperatu...

A Wonderful Surprise Proposal Photoshoot at Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto!!

A Wonderful Surprise Proposal Photoshoot at Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful couple’s surprise proposal at Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto, and it...

Kansai's Early Summer Sweets 2026: A Matcha Lover's Dream from Osaka to Kyoto, with 5 Luxe Hotel Afternoon Teas & Al...

Early summer in Kansai is painted in shades of green. As soft May breezes drift through Osaka’s Dojima streets and Kyoto’s serene gardens, the region’s top luxury hotels unveil a f...

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Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension

Who’d have guessed there was a centuries-old snack shop too just a quick stroll away from one of downtown’s busiest rail hubs? Ikebukuro might not be as world-famous as Shibuya or...

Imperial Hotel Kyoto Opens in Gion: A One-of-a-Kind Luxury Stay in a Nationally Registered Historic Building

Imperial Hotel Kyoto opened on March 5, 2026, in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district. Set within a carefully restored section of Yasakakaikan, a 1936 building now designated a natio...

8 Things Japanese People Want You to Know About Kyoto in Summer

Kyoto’s summer heat can be intense, thanks to its location in a basin surrounded by mountains. Traditionally, residents hang wind chimes from their eaves to create the soothing ill...

7 Beautiful Places in Western Japan: Find Inspiration for an Otherworldly Experience

Japan's Kansai region is home to some of the most beautiful places in western Japan. With an abundance of breathtaking natural landscapes, it's easy to escape from the city and imm...

Another side of Kyoto – The prefecture’s top 10 “road stations” for traveling foodies

We’re headed to Kyoto today, but not to see the temples or shrines. Temples and shrines are the first things that come to mind when travelers think of Kyoto, but the prefecture is...

One Day Around Nara Park: Exploring Kasuga Taisha, Todai-ji, and Local Shopping Streets

Just steps from Kintetsu-Nara Station, a charming shopping street leads the way to Nara Park, where a deer may casually wander into view around the corner—that’s your first impress...

A Special Stay at Hotel Okura Kyoto: Sakura and Gion Festival at Your Doorstep

In the heart of Kyoto stands Hotel Okura Kyoto, one of Japan’s most iconic accommodations. Not only is it the oldest hotel in the city, it also boasts some of the best panoramic vi...

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Visitors stroll through the grounds of Nezu Shrine during the annual Azalea Festival in Tokyo. — AFP

Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed

Sacred fire saved from non-sacred fire on Miyajima. Hiroshima Prefecture’s Miyajima Island, famed for the torii gate that stands in the water just off its coast, is home to one of...

Hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai burns down on Miyajima

Flames spread into nearby woodland on the island later, but no one was hurt.

May Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

May is here, along with that glorious weather just keeps on giving. Kansai, including the popular areas of Kyoto and Osaka, looks great this month, so we’ve prepared a selection th...

More Than Matcha: A Guide to Uji, a Kyoto Travel Gem

Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.

Where You Should Stay in Gion/Higashiyama: Best Areas & Top 17 Hotels For Visitors

Gion is one of Kyoto's most visited areas, and for a good reason. Gion is one of the oldest geisha districts in Japan; it exudes tradition, is stunningly beautiful, and is filled w...