Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are some of the top tourist destinations in western Japan. To easily get around this area during your ...

The fastest and most direct way to get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is to take the JR West Airport Express HARUKA train. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 3,600 yen (about $32).

Explore the historic city of Kyoto with this stunning drone footage, capturing the elegance of ancient temples, serene gardens, and the iconic Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari shrines. Experience the ...

What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region? Perhaps it’s the country’s largest lake, Lake ...

Maizuru took the report into account when it commissioned Kyoto Women's University to create a Yoshihara walking map in an endeavor to showcase the district’s life, buildings and attractions.

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Why did Kyoto’s founders choose this specific location? From natural defenses provided by surrounding hills to the strategic placement of temples and palaces, Kyoto’s geography played a pivotal role ...

From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto, Japan offers something for every traveler ... We opted for a Japan Rail Pass, which allows for unlimited travel on most JR trains ...

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