Experience Kyoto's ageless grandeur amid tranquil gardens, home to venerable temples including Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera. Wander down the cherry-blossomed Philosopher's Path in the ...

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Some people are happiest when lost in a country's nature, while others feel more at home in a city. A town's bright attractions and sense of history have a powerful allure. The greatest cities often ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish on a journey through Tokyo, Japan, capturing the city's vibrant food scene, bustling open-air markets, and rich culture of craftsmanship. Tucked ...

Tourism has long fueled Kyoto's — and Japan's — economy, but the city now faces the growing pains of popularity. Today, this wildly popular Japanese city has been dubbed one of the world's "most ...