Kyoto hit 11 million visitors in 2024, the Japan National Tourism Organisation reports, a record that could quite possibly be ...

Tourists staying overnight in Kyoto will see a significant increase in how much tourist taxes they pay, with rates almost reaching as high as £50 per night. The Japanese city of Kyoto attracts high ...

PHOTO: The Kodaiji Temple was built in 1606 and remains a sacred center for Zen contemplation. (Courtesy of Kyoto tourism) As Japanese tourism undergoes one of the most prosperous periods in its ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about ...

KYOTO—For the first time in about seven years, major hotels here reported an occupancy rate of 90 percent in October, showing ...

WASHINGTON — Kyoto, one of Japan's most famous cities, has announced a 900% hike to its "tourist tax," after massive crowds of foreigners have strained the city's infrastructure in recent years. The ...

Travelers wanting to see the ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto will soon need to increase their budget as the historic city announced on Oct. 3 a 900% hike on its tourist tax. This will mark ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops ...

KYOTO--Local tourism officials and shop operators are testing a wafer-like edible spoon as a way to reduce litter from ...

A new "tourist toilet" facility costing approximately 200 million yen (about $1.28 million) has been opened at Kitano ...