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Hanamiya Hotel: New Six-Suite Luxury Retreat to Open in Kyoto in 2026
HANAMIYA HOTEL TO OPEN IN KYOTO IN AUTUMN 2026, OFFERING AN INTIMATE SIX-SUITE RETREAT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY A Private Kyoto Experience Combining River Views, Contemporary Craftsmanship, and...
Exploring Yamashina: Kyoto’s Overlooked Hiking Destination
While most visitors to Kyoto head west toward Arashiyama or south to Fushimi Inari Taisha, relatively few venture east into Yamashina. Nestled between the Higashiyama Mountains and neighboring Shiga...
Kyoto in June: A Rainy Season with Hidden Beauty (A 2026 Travel Guide)
Kyoto is famous for cherry blossoms and fiery autumn colors, but June reveals a side of the city that many travelers miss. As Japan’s rainy season, known as tsuyu, settles in, Kyoto transforms into...
Experiencing Osaka in June: A Rainy-Season Travel Guide for Visitors
June in Osaka is often overlooked by travelers, but that’s exactly what makes it special. As Japan’s tsuyu (rainy season) begins, the city transforms into a softer, more atmospheric version of...
Osaka in Summer 2026: Festivals, Weather, Fireworks & Travel Tips
Lantern-lit rivers, fireworks exploding above Osaka Castle, and the smell of sizzling takoyaki filling crowded night streets, summer in Osaka is one of the most exciting seasons in Japan. Between...
Kyoto’s Hidden Transformation: How a Former Red-Light District Became One of the City’s Most Creative Neighbourhoods
Most visitors walking through Kyoto’s Kikuhama area today would never guess the neighbourhood’s unusual past. Located near the Kamogawa River just south of Gojo Street, the area is now known for its...
Hantavirus in Japan? Here’s What You Need to Know
Japan's health ministry reassures travelers and residents as hantavirus concerns surface globally Here's What Happened Earlier this week, a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean experienced an outbreak...
Where to Stay During Kyoto’s Gion Festival 2026: Your Complete Guide
The Gion Festival (祇園祭) runs the entire month of July, and where you sleep could be the difference between watching the parade from a rooftop and scrambling through the crowd at 6 AM. Here's...
Summer in Kyoto: A Complete Guide to Festivals, Events, and Seasonal Experiences
Kyoto in summer is a vivid blend of tradition, culture, and seasonal beauty. From historic festivals and lantern-lit rituals to modern fireworks shows and peaceful temple experiences, summer...
Vegan, Vegetarian & Halal Food in Kyoto: The Best Restaurants for Foreign Travelers 2026
Kyoto is often seen as the heart of traditional Japanese cuisine, but for vegan, vegetarian, and halal-conscious travelers, it can feel challenging at first. Many dishes contain dashi (fish-based...