Nothing beats a fine summer evening spent strolling the streets of Kyoto. From the geisha district of Gion to the bars and restaurants lining Pontocho, Kyoto is utterly charming and romantic at night.

Kyoto is not the first city that comes to mind when one talks about the best nightlife destinations in the world. However, Japan's former imperial capital comes alive after dark in surprising ways.

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Tucked in the cracks of Kyoto’s biggest nightlife strip is a warmer side to the city, with home-style cooking, old wooden buildings and laid-back regulars. Kiyamachi, Kyoto's biggest nightlife strip, ...

As residents and tourists in Kyoto complain more about higher prices, hotel shortages and crowds at train stations, shrines and temples, Kansai's corporate leaders are searching for ways to keep ...

After the sun goes down, geishas recede behind closed doors and teahouses shut down for the night, the ancient Japanese city offers spectacular nighttime charms. Few visitors come to Kyoto for the ...

If you are visiting Kyoto, you probably want to take lots and lots of photos. But when you do, there are some things to keep in mind, especially when you see geisha. Recently, the influx of tourists ...

With two radically different personalities combined into one nation, Japan attracts tourists. Tokyo, on the one hand, is a vibrant, fast-paced metropolis with neon lights, tall skyscrapers, and ...