KYOTO--The public will be offered rare access to temples, shrines and Buddhist statues normally closed off in the ancient ...

MIYAZU, Kyoto Prefecture--A tourist destination here cracked the top 100 in a global certification organization’s ranking of sustainable sightseeing spots the world over. Miyazu found itself on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kyoto is blessed with wonderfully preserved historic districts like Higashiyama - Sean Pavone/Getty Kyoto needs little ...

This time we're visiting Kyoto Prefecture. It flourished as Japan's capital for a thousand years, evolving a unique culture, and shaping many delicate traditional industries. Kyoto is the foundation ...

Foreign tourists are seen in the Ninenzaka area in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward on April 20, 2023. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- Kyoto Prefecture saw a record 75.18 million tourists in 2023, up 13% ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well: In 2023, the Kyoto Prefecture welcomed a record 75.18 million visitors, surpassing its pre-pandemic 2019 ...

Located north of Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture is easily accessible from Osaka — the venue of the 2025 World Expo — via public transport such as Japan Railway, Hankyu Railways and Keihan Railway.

OYAMAZAKI, Kyoto -- A Japanese architect's fifth residence harmonizing with nature in this western Japan town is said to be the culmination of his pursuits, considering the local climate and lifestyle ...