KYOTO—A railway operator is ferrying tourists through a tunnel of illuminated golden maple leaves in a seasonal nighttime experience. About 280 maple trees line the track on an approximately 250 ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Be lord (and lady) of 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle in western Japan by booking a stay in its moon-viewing turret; meals, ...

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of ...

The city of Kyoto plans to raise the accommodation tax to a maximum ¥10,000 per night — the highest in Japan — to improve city infrastructure and mitigate crowds amid problems regarding ...