Escape Kyoto's crowds for an authentic experience in Maizuru where samurai history meets scenic canals, historic bathhouses ...

Some famous trips lose something when travelers treat them like a quick stop. The headline attraction may be obvious, but the ...

From lush parks to serene temples, these attractions boast some of the Kansai region's most spectacular summer blooms ...

KYOTO--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist person here cradles a cat in its arms while another holds a book inscribed ...

Kyoto has become so congested with tourists that organizers of school trips are opting to stay away from the ancient capital. Visiting students have found themselves learning more about crowds and ...

Amanohashidate is a popular tourist destination in northern Kyoto and is designated as one of Japan's three scenic ...

A bear was captured Wednesday night near Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, in Kyoto Prefecture, police ...