“Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” is one of the most typical World Heritage sites situated in urban context. Although its component parts are limited to temples, shrines and a castle, it is quite ...
Escape the crowds at Kyoto and head to the nearby city of Otsu by the shore of Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The capital city of Shiga prefecture and just 10 minutes by train from Kyoto, Otsu was ...
KYOTO--An exhibition showcasing Kyoto’s “hidden gems,” cultural sites that tourists often overlook, will open in late October. It will feature 24 sites in and outside the city. The Kyoto Heritage ...
-Record-Breaking Number of Visitors to Japan: New Attractions around Kyoto Becoming Tourist Favorites Left: Ichie Wado - Visitors can experience the traditional folk art of Otsu City, "Otsu-e.” They ...
Is now the time to sell my travel agency?If you are considering selling your agency, here are answers to a few common questions. A new era beginsIn her debut column, Travel Weekly editor in chief ...
The city of Otsu, with a population of 340,000, is in the south of Shiga Prefecture and is bordered by Lake Biwa on the east and Kyoto on the west. For over 1,350 years, Otsu has been a historic city ...
In January 2026, a strong cold wave brought much more snow to Japan than usual. Shiga Prefecture, located right next to Kyoto—one of Japan's most famous tourist destinations—is home to Lake Biwa, the ...
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