Footage widely shared on social media and taken in Kyoto, Japan, shows hundreds of tourists lining an iconic street, with the hordes unable to move due to overcrowding. In the clip, local ...

Gion, the famed geisha district in Kyoto, Japan, has imposed restrictions on tourists entering certain alleys. The traditional geishas have become a major tourist attraction in Japan's former ...

KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this ...

OSAKA--Kintetsu Railway Co. announced it will start operations of a new Aoniyoshi sightseeing limited express connecting Osaka, Nara and Kyoto that draws inspiration from imperial court life in ...

The fastest and most direct way to get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is to take the JR West Airport Express HARUKA train. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 3,600 yen (about $32).