Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...

Hoards of Chinese tourists sparked chaos as they converged on a level crossing in Japan. Footage shows holidaymakers crowding ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

Kyodo, like many other tourist destinations in Japan, has seen overtourism ... walk past shops during a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the city of Kyoto on 13 January 2025 (AFP via Getty Images ...

With reports of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, Japan’s boom is turning into a nightmare. That’s essentially the advice Japan’s government had for the ...

KYOTO—Cultural treasures rarely shown ... from April 22 to May 7; Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and Zuishin-in temple from April 22 to May 14; Chion-in temple’s Ohojo and Kohojo guesthouses ...

When planning a trip to Japan ... experiences. Kyoto: Known for its natural beauty, Buddhist temples and elegant shrines, Kyoto offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Kyoto showcases the excellence of Japanese culture. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kyoto to see the cherry blossom.