I’ve written this itinerary for visitors that are coming from Tokyo on the Shinkansen and planning to take a day trip to Nara ...

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo ...

You can rent a bike starting at 1,000 yen (about $9) a day from the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, which is a short walk from the north exit of Kyoto Station. During the spring and the fall ...

Food tours are popular excursions in Kyoto. For food lovers, Arigato Japan’s Pontocho Evening Food Tour is a good option. Pontocho is one of Kyoto’s most famous dining districts, known for its ...

Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

Designed for travellers who long for refined and personalised stays, these are three hotel names worth remembering.