Arashiyama

New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends

Something a little more action-packed than the typical kimono stroll photo shoot.

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Getting off the beaten Kyoto temple path and onto a mossy one with the Kyoto Moss Tour Passport

New pass gets you access to six beautiful moss temples that aren’t that Moss Temple.

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Possibly the most elegant chicken and waffles restaurant ever opens in Kyoto

Get a mouthful of Moofle.

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Japan’s firefly season is here, and here are four great inns to take in the softly glowing beauty

A relaxing way to experience an elegant early summer tradition.

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Kyoto merchants want city to install more trash cans to fight litter in historic neighborhood

But an increase alone isn’t likely to completely solve the problem.

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Escape the Kyoto crowds at these lesser-known spots in Arashiyama

Find your zen at these special hideaways.

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Stay dry with Japan’s top 10 indoor attractions for rainy days, as voted by tourists

Good ideas for bad-weather days!

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Kyoto cotton candy brings us the taste of a traditional Japanese festival

Specialty sweets maker pops up in Tokyo for a limited time.

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Kyoto sightseeing live stream for Chinese viewers becomes controversial, sparks ire in locals

Does Kyoto actually need to advertise to future travelers?

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Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto “crying” as tourists vandalise trees

Kyoto has a heartbreaking message for visitors who carve graffiti on trees in the famous grove.

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Japanese restaurant serves up noodles in stunning ice cube bowls

Sometimes there are restaurants you want to keep a secret all to yourself, and this is definitely one of them.

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