The Kyoto surf guide download is a convenient, organized format of our Kyoto travel website content and includes up to 7-day forecasts for surfing travel areas in Kyoto. Easy to print or use on a ...

Living in Kyoto for decades has taught me that this ancient city holds secrets far beyond its famous golden temples and pristine gardens. While millions of tourists coming in from Tokyo snap photos at ...

Kyoto residents have had enough. A surge in tourism in recent years has brought with it an outbreak of dirty toilets and misbehaving travelers. The city of Kyoto is battling the problem in what might ...

Kyoto is a city where history and beauty live side by side, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Japanese way of life. Founded in A.D. 794 as Japan’s imperial capital, it remains the cultural heart ...

Okay, taking a 44-hour side trip to Kyoto during our two-week visit to Tokyo was a silly idea. After deducting the hours we spent at the Hiiragiya ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn with cypress-wood ...

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, ...

Temples. Tea ceremonies. Geisha. These are all reasons why Kyoto is celebrated as Japan’s wellspring of tradition. A new generation, however, wants to change the story. Last time I checked, pizza wasn ...