The annual autumn illumination in 2024 is scheduled to run from November 18 to November 30. While Kiyomizu-dera usually opens from 6am and closes at 6pm, it...
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Kurodani Temple opens its serene back garden to the public from Nov 15 to Dec 8, with evening visits from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
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Japan set a record high for monthly visitors in June, official data showed on Friday, as its weak yen fuelled a tourism boom that is...
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The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents...
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Terry Riley, considered the founder of minimal music and celebrating his 89th birthday in June, will hold a dedication performance honoring...
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Fire department officers rescued the 62-year-old man, but he had difficulty walking so was taken to a nearby hospital. According to Kyoto...
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See bamboo lanterns light up the autumn leaves at top Kyoto attractions: Byodoin Temple, Toji Temple and more
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From restricted capacity to increased tourist taxes, options are being considered to counter overtourism in Japan.
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On December 12, "tax" was chosen as the Kanji of the Year for 2023 at the Kyoto temple, recognizing the rise in costs of living and the...
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A man was trapped under a cherry tree that fell on the sloping pathway of steps leading to Kyoto's landmark Kiyomizu Temple on Tuesday morning.
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