Japan’s historic cultural capital is known for its interesting mix of traditional arts and an avant-garde scene, according to Lucille Reyboz, cofounder of the Kyotographie photography festival. “But ...

Key Highlight: The temple is very special, serene and a must-see. You'll want to combine a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Every ...

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This is the fourth in a series of columns by Janet Landfried on her trip to Japan in the spring of 2006. The next three days my friend Joyce Masaki and I were on our own in Kyoto. We took the ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

There is something magical about Kyoto in autumn. Almost every temple, shrine, and garden in the historic town are surrounded by beautiful Japanese maple and ginkgo trees as they shift from red to ...

Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and certainly in Japan, but one of the city’s residents felt that it was missing something. “Kyoto is getting crowded with new ...

KYOTO -- Chion-in, the head temple of Buddhism's Jodo sect here, has announced that it will require reservations and a 3,000-yen (about $20) fee to see its famous New Year's Eve bell ringing. The ...