It’s much smaller, although not compact; in area, Kyoto is almost five times the size of D.C. The central city’s streets are arranged in a grid, punctuated by numbered avenues that run east-west.

In the heart of Kyoto’s nightlife central, Pontocho, It was a pleasant evening in Kyoto. I just had a fantastic time at Shijo-dori, a bustling street in the city, shopping to my heart’s ...

And since Kyoto is best known for a connection to both nature as well as its history and culture, it’s only fitting that its ...

Let’s dive into the enchanting world of Kobo-ichi Market, a hidden cultural jewel nestled in the heart of Kyoto. Overshadowed ...

Though many people flock to Kyoto in the spring, when it's awash in pink and white sakura (cherry blossoms), here’s a travel tip: Winter is an especially underrated time to visit the Japan’s ...

One of Kyoto’s least-known ice-cream spots, Hamac de Paradis is actually a campus restaurant belonging to Doshisha University, located near the central area of Imadegawa. Its stylish interior and ...

Kaiseki chefs, some of whom shop for vegetables at central Kyoto’s world-famous Nishiki Market, seek tiny, perfect specimens—40 miniature daikon radishes, all the same size.

The Kamo River is such a central element of life in Kyoto that restaurants adjacent to the river regularly erect elevated platforms for diners to enjoy some cooling breezes while they eat. | SHAWN ...

In Kyoto, Magical Trip’s Night Foodie Tour gets so many five-star reviews and breathless accolades that I couldn’t help but book a visit when I was in Japan last month. Fortunately, the ...

KYOTO -- A wild boar appeared in a residential area here on the morning of Aug. 26 and injured a woman before being captured an hour later.