That is not to say that Nijo lacked in protective properties entirely. Decades of war had instilled in Tokugawa Ieyasu a deep ...

Meanwhile, foodies shouldn't miss the Nishiki Market in central Kyoto to see and sample all sorts of local delicacies, including tsukemono (Japanese pickles), wagashi (Japanese confections ...

Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times The Kamo River has been a central artery of Kyoto’s social life for centuries, and people play, dine and ride bikes along it. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times ...

It’s located in downtown Kyoto, about 10 minutes from the main station by bus or subway. It’s also easy walking distance to central Kyoto City sites like the Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens ...

On your way back to central Kyoto, stop by Nijo Castle. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Nijo Castle is one of the best-known castles in Japan. Built in 1603, it once served as the ...

More room at the Mimaru Suites Kyoto At the Mimaru Suites Kyoto CENTRAL, another sustainable tourism concept is gaining traction. The all-suite property, which has hotel rooms with kitchens ...

02:02 The day starts early here at the Fisheries Building in the Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market. Asami Naomiki is the fourth-generation owner of an intermediary wholesaler, with 40 years of ...

Developed by Kyoto University researchers and the Japanese timber company Sumitomo Forestry, LignoStat -- the satellite is ...

Cities like Kyoto, Nagano, and central Tokyo experienced significant temperature hikes, with October averages rising by 3.2 ...

Kyoto, the former imperial capital ... this contemporary hotel offers modern amenities and stylish rooms. Its central location makes it a convenient base for exploring the city, with easy access ...

After you enter the premises of the Mitsui, you’re escorted to the lobby, which looks out into the central courtyard garden. On a nice day, the staff will open the floor-to-ceiling windows so the ...