Despite being just a two hour bullet train from bustling Tokyo, Kyoto offers travelers a very different pace. Home to hundreds of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, this peaceful city is well known ...

A masterclass in boutique luxury, the Shinmonzen checks off all the right boxes. Set on one of Gion’s most underrated streets lined with unsuspecting galleries, you’re just mere minutes away from all ...

There are tons of awesome kid-friendly hotels in Kyoto to choose from! But where should you stay in Kyoto with kids? Thankfully there are lots of great options to consider as a base, no matter which ...

On any given month, Kyoto receives from 3 million to 4 million tourists, outnumbering residents at least two to one. So it is no wonder that every international hotel brand has been intent on planting ...

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KYOTO—For the first time in about seven years, major hotels here reported an occupancy rate of 90 percent in October, showing ...

As the days get warmer and spring rolls around, the optimal period to view cherry blossoms in Japan is also coming soon. Check our guide here if you’re unsure when and where to see sakura in Japan ...

In the 12th century, a tranquil garden was built for a samurai in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient former capital. Today, the same garden is home to Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, a sumptuous retreat that offers a ...

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