Although it really isn't, it's considered a "hidden" spot where about 60 cherry trees bloom. Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 in an area loved by influential cultural and literary figures, ...

At 36 meters tall, the three-story tower’s top level offers a 360-degree view of Kyoto. It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian Jingu ...

In a store where the world view of Seiko can be felt, expert staff members with sufficient knowledge will help you select your watch.

Ise Grand Shrine, in the city of Ise in Mie Prefecture and otherwise often referred to as Ise Jingu, is home to 125 shrines collectively known as the Jingu. One enters the Jingu by crossing the ...

Following a critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, the political thriller Kyoto comes to @sohoplace. Book Kyoto on London Theatre. Kyoto is a play by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (The Jungle ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...

KYOTO – The authorities in Kyoto announced on Jan 14 plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan’s picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

Japan's ancient city of Kyoto has officially announced it will raise the cap on its accommodation tax tenfold to 10,000 yen, or about 63 dollars, a night. The city started collecting the tax in ...