Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy pen to copy a Buddhist scripture onto a piece of paper before being allowed ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September ... Crowds do wane a bit in the summer and winter, but June's sticky humidity and January's chilly temperatures are too ...

While Tokyo dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese ...