The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable ...

While spring is the best time to admire cherry blossoms in this park, in autumn, the place is bustling with visitors wanting to see the distinctive red autumn leaves blending perfectly with the colors ...

Since 1762 the skyline of Kew in West London has been dominated by a rather curious building: a gigantic Chinese Pagoda. The building soars 164ft (50 metres) into the west London sky and was the ...

For three days only, from April 4 to April 6, 2025, experience the stunning cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino, one of Japan’s most famous sakura spots, from the sky with a Helicopter Sightseeing Tour.

This year, the experience is even more magical with the debut of the Sky Pagoda, a three-tiered pagoda seemingly floating above the clouds, offering an unforgettable view of this ethereal scene. Point ...

Kyoto isn’t the hidden gem it once was. When I first created this itinerary back in 2016, most of the city felt like a ...

KYOTO--Tourism officials here are offering premium seats for 400,000 yen ($2,870) each that provide an up-close view of the traditional Gion Festival’s massive float parade on July 17.

However, in the 300th year of his birth, it’s fitting to remember Sir William Chambers (1723–96), the creator of the great Pagoda and a major figure in the ornamentation of the estate in the years ...