The newly increased accommodation tax in Kyoto went into effect on March 1, making it the highest tourist tax in Japan ...

Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

KYOTO -- The city of Kyoto plans to start a new bus fare system with lower prices for local people and higher prices for ...

Canadians planning to hit the big three cities for their Japan trip this year will need to budget more for a stay in Kyoto.

Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular cherry blossom destinations, but if you want to escape the crowds in the city centre, hop on a rapid train at Kyoto Station ...

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyoto City is calling for donations from a wide range of people, including those living overseas and foreign tourists visiting Kyoto in the future. Accordingly, the city ...

A famous Japanese city hiked its accommodation tax on March 1. Tourists will need to pay more per night to stay in Kyoto, the former capital of the country and an iconic tourist destination on what is ...

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This article first appeared in the Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, March 11, 1955. It is republished unedited in its original form. KYOTO — Kyoto — the city of peace — is a haven for tourists and a ...