The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

When in the Land of the Rising Sun, a visit to the famous Kiyomizu-dera temples is a must. Soha Ali Khan and her family ...

Kyoto showcases the excellence of Japanese culture. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kyoto to see the cherry blossom.

Discover Japan’s 10 most beautiful gardens, from Kyoto’s Zen retreats to Tokyo’s lush escapes. Explore serene ponds, seasonal ...

Here are 8 of the most luxurious retreats in Japan for discerning twosomes to toast to the new year. Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is designed by Andre Fu and stands next to the historic Nijo Castle. The ...

So, farmers in the village of Madi are planting bamboo forests along the banks of streams that block floods and stop soil erosion. “Once the rainy season starts, we are afraid to close our eyes at ...

Designed for travellers who long for refined and personalised stays, these are three hotel names worth remembering.

One of the prettiest places to see cherry blossoms in Japan is Kyoto! Many of the famous Kyoto cherry blossom spots have ... and Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple and its bamboo grove have a mysterious ...

They are also purportedly more environmentally friendly because bamboo grows much more rapidly than trees, making bamboo forests more sustainable. With that said, bamboo does pose the risk of cracking ...