The main hall of Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto and surrounding maple trees are lit up during a test lighting on Nov. 17, a day before the start of the special autumn nighttime viewing. The beam of ...

KYOTO--Visitors to the ancient capital will get their prayers answered this autumn as rare cultural properties will go on display at more than a dozen locations including six sites on UNESCO’s ...

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I hope skiers will wait a little longer," one official says. The ancient capital of Kyoto — known for its beautiful autumn colors — is also feeling the impact of warmer weather. Umekoji Park ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

KYOTO -- The Jidai Matsuri, one of the three major festivals in the ancient Japanese capital and a colorful autumn event, was held on Oct. 22. Some 2,000 people dressed in costumes from eras ...

Nighttime events like the one this autumn may incentivize visitors to book a stay. Though Kyoto City wants more visitors, it hasn't forgotten the realities of the pandemic. At venues where large ...

Meisho Mirai (JPN) 80-1 (9-0) 8th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Sunrise Amour (9-0) at Kyoto 6f in Oct. Diretor (JPN) 15-8fav (9-0) 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Verdad Imeru (9-2) at Hanshin 7f in Sep. Satono ...