Across the Japanese city's best hotels, tradition is complemented by chic design, contemporary comforts, and serenity.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A file photo shows Kiyomizudera Temple, in Kyoto, Japan. / Credit: John Banagan Photography/Getty Tokyo — The glorious ancient ...

Danielle Demetriou moved from London to Japan in 2007. After 15 years in Tokyo, she now lives in the old kimono textile district of Kyoto. She writes about Japanese culture, design and architecture ...

The centuries-old tradition of soba, a type of buckwheat noodle, has been declared an intangible cultural heritage in Japan. This recognition also extends to the establishments that serve them, like ...

One of the things that makes Japan such a compelling place is the country’s long cultural history. The upkeep of centuries-old buildings can be extremely expensive, however, especially since ...

13 rooms ranging from $600 to $1,625. It's easier to buy a postcard. But climb to the top of the Kiyomizu-dera temple and you can shoot a view of classic Japan for yourself: From here, you can see the ...

Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...