The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is ...

In Kanazawa it’s clear the city is no stranger to visitors. Several hours north of Kyoto and touted as Japan’s “next big ...

Whether you’re sipping matcha in a peaceful garden or learning the art of Zen meditation from a monk, traveling solo might be the most enriching way to explore Kyoto. With the help of ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, is where ancient traditions take centre stage. Noted for its centuries-old temples, alluring geisha district ... along with a state-of-the-art gym, boxing and yoga ...

Kyoto, the birthplace of the geisha tradition ... Only in Hakone do geisha belong to a union; the Geisha Arts Association takes care of all our needs and each woman is afforded a retirement ...

Aside from wandering the 17th-century samurai neighborhood of Nagamachi and the 19th-century geisha district ... some of the most breathtaking art exhibitions in Kyoto.” If crowds aren’t ...

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, is where ancient traditions take centre stage. Noted for its centuries-old temples, alluring geisha district ... with a state-of-the-art gym, boxing and ...

Looking for travel that goes beyond sightseeing? These six cultural destinations offer unforgettable, deeply immersive ...