Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

Visiting Kyoto is about to get pricier. The post Kyoto’s new hotel tax could cost travelers up to $65 a night appeared first ...

If you can visit only one city in Japan, Kyoto is the one. This ancient city, 30 mi/50 km northeast of Osaka, was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years and still is considered the countr ...

Kyoto, Japan, is increasing its tourist tax by up to 900% to combat overtourism. The tax hike aims to manage the strain on city infrastructure caused by a record number of visitors. The new tax, ...

Kyoto will implement a new tiered accommodation tax starting March 1, 2026, to address over-tourism and heritage conservation ...

In Japan, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto - art collective teamLab's permanent art museum - is set to open in Minami-ku, Kyoto, as part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project on Oct 7. This museum, ...

The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated. By Yan Zhuang The writer spent several days ...

Visiting one of the most famous cities in Japan will soon cost more. Government leaders are raising the hotel accommodation tax for overnight visitors in the popular city of Kyoto, Japan, according to ...