The 'Capital Dragon' of Dance & Theater
Kyoto's very own 'Dinosaur House' has been teaching and presenting dance, movement and physical theater since 1997.
All-You-Can-Eat Vegetable Bar for Only ¥500!
What better way to start your day than with freshly harvested, local vegetables from Japan’s ancient capital city?
Building a Better Bakery
Check out this renovated Kyoto townhouse that was turned into a cheese tart shop and tech startup.
Get a Chance to Change Kyoto Tower's Color
For a fee, visitors to Kyoto will have the chance to illuminate one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks with a color (or two) of their choice!
Kyoto All-Day City Bus Pass
Travel throughout Kyoto is a lot easier with this super-cheap bus pass!
The 8 Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Temples & Shrines Greater Tokyo
Besides being Japan's capital, Tokyo is actually the world's most populous metropolis. And there are many attractions accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area too!
This Inn Looks Like a Samurai's Residence!
Japanese visitors are falling in love with the gorgeous gardens and traditional rooms at this atmospheric inn.
Top 20 Most Popular Castles of 2016
TripAdvisor has revealed its Top 20 best Japanese castles for 2016 based on commentary from domestic travelers—can you guess which castle is number one?
Japan—Where Tradition Meets the Future
World Heritage Temples & Shrines
Centered around a slick video of 45 locations across three regions of Japan, the JNTO's new European campaign is a beauty to behold.
Italian Knows Enough Noh to Teach in Kyoto
Noh scholar Diego Pellecchia shows how it's done.
15 Unique Festivals Only Found in Japan
There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.
Japan's 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Temples & Shrines
Every traveler to Japan should be sure to visit at least a few of the nation's stellar World Heritage Sites, ranging from 1,000-year-old temples and shrines to breathtaking natural biospheres.
Go Ahead & Fall Asleep in This Kyoto Library
The Book & Bed Hostel opens a 2nd location in Kyoto.
Top 4 Aquariums in Kansai
Ever wanted to touch a dolphin? How about pet sharks, rays or other exotic fish? Or maybe you've wanted to see what an ultra-modern aquarium might look like. Here are four major aquariums in the Kansai area, all accessible and offering something unique.
All About Manneken Waffles
Love that fresh-baked-bread smell? In the Kansai area, you can savor the scent of freshly fried waffles at 18 train stations thanks to the famous Mannekin chain. Read on to learn all about these amazing waffles!
10 Awesome Spots to View Autumn Foliage
This ranking of Japan’s best fall colors will have you ready to head into the great (and red) outdoors.
Japan's Top 12 Amusement Parks
Looking for a thrill, but don't know where to start? Check out the 12 best amusement parks in Japan!
Super Cheap Japan's Top 10 Fall Color Spots
Want to know the best, cheapest spots for fall colors in Japan?
5 Awesome Autumn Leaves Tours around Japan
Follow the colorful leaves of autumn from Hokkaido to Kyoto to experience a historical journey of Japan.
