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There is something magical about Kyoto in autumn. Almost every temple, shrine, and garden in the historic town are surrounded by beautiful Japanese maple and ginkgo trees as they shift from red to ...

Mishima-tei: The best sukiyaki in the heart of Kyoto. Taro Mishima, the restaurant’s fifth-generation head chef, specializes ...

Japan is no stranger to tourism, but the massive surges in the past 20 years have caused the government to install a new tax ...

If you’re visiting Kyoto, Japan’s calmer city, rife with history, temples, and shrines, follow this four-day itinerary. It includes a day trip to Osaka. A visit to serene, preserved Kyoto is an ...

Everyone's going to Kyoto these days. Blame the iconic temples and shrines, endlessly fascinating streets and top-notch food. You might consider visiting for any of those reasons. But here's a new one ...

In Tokyo for the Olympics, TODAY senior international correspondent Keir Simmons took the time to visit the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, a city of unparalleled beauty and the cultural heart of ...

KYOTO, Japan >> The Kyoto city government began levying a tax last month on stays at hotels and other accommodations, seeking to capitalize on a surge in foreign tourists to support the city’s ...

With a surge in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kyoto, the city has had to consider issues such as managing crowding on public transportation and educating visitors on expected etiquette.

Kyoto's storied Buddhist temples, impressive museums, architectural treasures and elaborate gardens are often overshadowed by Tokyo's sprawling skyscrapers, buzzing city streets and legendary sites, ...