But Kyoto is not Venice. Arrive at the futuristic and bustling Kyoto train station (as many do on the high-speed Shinkansen ...

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must ...

One under-the-radar Japanese village — often overlooked due to its proximity to Himeji — offers visitors the chance to explore Kyoto-like architecture without the crowds: Tatsuno. Known as the ...

In the late 1800's Kyoto architects and builders were the first to embrace change as Japan modernized ... Discover the modern architecture in the ancient capital, whose colors never fade.

Kyoto has long served as the cultural heartbeat of Japan going back centuries. Millions of tourists descend on the city each year to enjoy its Edo-style architecture, age-old onsens, historic ...

Against the stunning backdrop of Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture, a location famed for its traditional thatched-roof houses, the ...

Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines, but in this episode we feature the story of water that saturates everyday life in Japan's ancient capital. Water has had a deep relationship with Kyoto's ...

We met at a Starbucks near the architecture department ... a 13th-century temple in Kyoto.Credit...Moe Suzuki Japan, Hirano explained, had a “dominant culture of wood,” which was different ...