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

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In today's exploration, we visit some of Japan's best abandoned temples, starting with a haunted temple and then venturing ...

Many travel itineraries are packed with beaches, museums, and landmarks. However, when I visit a new country in Asia, I'm on the hunt for temples and shrines. Before my first international trip to ...

We’ve all been there, you scroll through social media, see that unreal sunset over a glittering lagoon, and immediately think ...

Kyoto is famous for its shrines, geisha district and other culturally significant areas. But in recent years it has been ...

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

Kyoto is set to increase its accommodation tax by up to 900 per cent to £48.92 per person per night for the top category of hotels. This hike will make Kyoto's accommodation tax the highest in Japan.

But Japan happens to be one of those places that gets increasingly intriguing with each trip. A Travel and Tour World report places Japan right on top for the 2025 Global Travel Rankings. With a surge ...

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...