People in traditional costumes paraded through the streets near a shrine in the western Japanese city of Kyoto on Thursday for an annual cherry blossom festival.

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

Instead stay in Okazaki, in northern Higashiyama, the city’s museum district ... It passes the Kyoto Museum of Art and the Heian Shrine, while providing access to Okazaki Shrine and numerous ...

It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian ... of the Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2024 tourism initiative organized by the city government ...

As Sakura reaches peak bloom, the United States celebrates with the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. from ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

With fewer stops than regular city buses, the Sightseeing Limited Express Bus reaches popular sightseeing spots faster, which is perfect for those exploring Kyoto on a tight schedule. Faster access to ...

The city of Kyoto packs a whole lot of historic temples ... The approach road leading up to Heian Jingu has Kyoto's largest torii gate at its entrance, 24 meters tall and 18 meters wide. It was ...

It is considered a time of peace in Japan (at least in terms of warfare, evidence suggests that crime was high), and started when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo, known today as Kyoto (which ...