Following a critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, the political thriller Kyoto comes to @sohoplace. Book Kyoto on London Theatre. Kyoto is a play by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (The Jungle ...

Arashiyama is located on the western edge of Kyoto City, with gorgeous scenic landscapes on display every season. About 100 years ago, there were only 2-3 hot spring inns in the area. But after a new ...

Japan welcomed a record 36 million tourists in 2024, according to official figures released on Wednesday. Estimates from the Japan National Tourism Organization revealed that more than 36.8 ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes ... tourists and businesses," a statement said. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where geiko-- the local ...

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto. (Photo by PAUL ... Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where "geiko ...

Kyoto residents have complained of tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi, in their frenzy for photos to wow their Instagram followers. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to ...

The city government of Kyoto said Tuesday it will raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from March 2026, setting the maximum rate at a sharply higher 10,000 yen ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ... tourists and businesses," a statement said. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes ... tourists and businesses,” a statement said. Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where “geiko” -- the local ...

Japan's ancient city of Kyoto has officially announced it will raise the cap on its accommodation tax tenfold to 10,000 yen, or about 63 dollars, a night. The city started collecting the tax in ...

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto on Jan 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Paul Miller) Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to ...

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