You could easily spend years exploring the culture capital of Japan known for its elaborate temples, historic shrines and quiet, canal-lined streets. But if you only have a few days to spend, here are ...

Traveling to Kyoto is high on the wishlist for most tourists who come to Japan. The city is home to countless shrines, golden temples, and walls of bamboo forest and hidden gems amidst the canals.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit during off-peak hours (early morning or late afternoon) to avoid tour groups. Try both Mount Monju (View Land) and Mount Kasamatsu viewpoints; each offers a distinct ...

The country’s capital for more than a thousand years, Kyoto is a hotbed of Japanese history and culture, and a city that has more going on than you might first expect. A few hours on the bullet train ...

If you are planning your Japan travel itinerary, this is the most peaceful and picturesque time to go. Japan in autumn is when the country turns into a living painting - red maples, golden ginkgo ...

Japan recently opened its borders for tourists without a visa, which means if you’ve had a trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, or just Japan in general on your bucket list, now is the time to start planning.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Consider a short boat ride around the bay (many local operators run 10- to 15- minute cruises) so you can photograph the funaya (boathouses) from the water. Sunset is an ...

With the heat well behind us and the season’s plethora of food, cultural, and sports events finally kicking into gear, autumn is an undeniably great time to be in Japan. Here we’ve picked out some of ...