Planning a Kyoto trip in 2026 requires more than just a list of temples; it demands an updated strategy for navigating a city that has fundamentally changed its transit rules. With the discontinuation ...

Welcome back to Two-Night Minimum, a series of city guides for those who want to get to the heart of a place in a short time—be it on a business trip or a weekend vacation. For this Kyoto edition, we ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

A perennial favourite for foreign visitors to Japan, Kyoto is so concerned about a return to the “overtourism” that plagued the ancient capital before the pandemic that it has launched an online map ...

A visit to serene, preserved Kyoto is an obvious followup—and a perfect complement—to your futuristic, often overstimulating stay in Tokyo. Whereas the big city demands you keep pace and build up up ...