Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

Audiences were treated to a final rehearsal for the annual month-long "Miyako Odori" dance performance by geisha and "maiko" ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) appeared on stage, wearing white makeup and sporting ...

You'll find Philosopher's Walk in the Higashiyama district of northern Kyoto, and you can walk it at any time of day free of charge. To get to the starting point at Ginkaku-ji, take the No. 5 ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it has named its luxury hotel opening in spring 2026 in Kyoto's ...

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Kaii Higashiyama was a Japanese artist known for his nihonga style paintings that often depicted nature. Born in 1908 in Yokohama, Japan, he later lived in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He was educated at ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...

The "ozarae" last stage of practice for the "Miyako Odori" performance is seen in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward on March 31, 2025. (Mainichi/Takashi Murata) KYOTO -- Audiences were treated to a final ...