A photographer and set designer revitalized a pre-1950s machiya to connect travelers with local artistry, including photo ...

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185) court attire giving a public demonstration of the popular “karuta” card-snatching game at ...

The latest addition to the Singapore-based Banyan Tree group's string of more than 70 hotels and resorts, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends traditional Japanese aesthetics (think tatami and ...

The latest addition to the Singapore-based Banyan Group's string of more than 80 hotels and resorts, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends traditional Japanese aesthetics (think tatami and ...

Kyoto was long known for the ryokan—a type of traditional inn with paper walls, tatami floor mats, and communal onsen hot spring baths.

The best hotels in Kyoto embrace the city's many esteemed traditions while infusing contemporary style and comfort. Here's where to stay in 2024.

KYOTO -- When people talk about traditional Kyoto culture, all the 'a' verbs come out -- everyone appreciates it, everyone admires it, many adore it. So why is it disappearing so rapidly?

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for 1,075 years and gastronomy has traditionally flowed from here to Tokyo. Green tea being poured from a traditional Japanese teapot.

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved travel guide.