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Transportation is a critical part of touring Kyoto. There is plenty to see in the city no matter how long you’re there—but choosing the right kind of transportation puts many more of its attractions ...

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 ...

An unprecedented exhibition dedicated to iconic American pop artist Andy Warhol is now on show at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art. With roughly 200 paintings, photographs, films and other ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, travel writer and historian Tony Horwitz is telling tales about his new book on John Brown at the American Art Museum. Image courtesy of the museum Friday, April 6 ...

KYOTO -- The "Yamahoko" float parade, a highlight event during the Gion Matsuri festival, took place here on July 24, and some 100,000 spectators, as announced by Kyoto Prefectural Police, gathered to ...

Each spring in Kyoto, more than 500 people in traditional dress process through the streets for Aoi Matsuri, a festival with roots dating back to the 6th century. Some 1,500 years since it began, Aoi ...