KYOTO—In a city famed for shrines, temples and ancient customs, a theme park is offering immersive night-time attractions, including gambling and torture chambers, to lure adult visitors.

The project, known as the Silence, will transform a 200-year-old teahouse in Kyoto’s oldest geisha district into a private ...

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 ...

More than just an anagram for “Tokyo,” Kyoto has a life all of its own, and is an absolute must-see if you’re spending time in Japan. It’s not just another stop on a map; it’s a timeless place where ...

Most travelers fly into Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX), which is just 60 miles southwest of Kyoto. The fastest ...

Top destinations for inbound tourists are heavily concentrated in just seven of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Kyoto and ...

It pays to get off the beaten path in Japan.

If you're looking for a combination of history and outdoor adventure, it's tough to beat a 4-million-year-old lake that's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops ...