Kyoto
Where to go shopping in Kyoto
Mixing fresh thinking and centuries-old tradition, Japan's former imperial capital is a hive of artisanal creativity
Ask a local: tour guide Sara Aiko's guide to Kyoto
Sara Aiko runs Curated Kyoto, which shows visitors a different side to Japan’s imperial capital, with a focus on craftsmanship and creativity on bespoke tours and curated experiences for brands and individuals. “We’re about good food, good design, and a lot of soul,” says Sara, who shares her insider tips here
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The most beautiful places across Japan to see sakura in full bloom
City Breaks
The 8 alternative things to do in Kyoto
Discover a lesser-known side to Japan’s ever-evolving ancient capital
The 8 alternative things to do in Kyoto
Discover a lesser-known side to Japan’s ever-evolving ancient capital
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A local’s guide to Kyoto, Japan
Textile guru Masataka Hosoo on all the places to eat and drink in his hometown
Places To Stay
The Mitsui: a grown-up hotel with a hint of old-school Kyoto
A shiny new Kyoto hotel, centred around a seasonally blooming courtyard garden, fuses up-to-the-minute design with rich Japanese heritage
Places To Stay
Ace Hotel Kyoto – a bright and bold addition to the city
A bold new opening for Japan’s ancient capital, the first Ace hotel in Asia is a temple to contemporary creativity, fusing new-generation craftsmanship with a sprinkling of Americana
Eating & Drinking
A chef's insider guide to where to eat in Kyoto
In Kyoto a slick chef is perfecting seasonal Japanese dining served up in the most unlikely way – find out his pick of the best tables to book
Places To Stay
Aman Kyoto: a secret woodland treasure
The new Aman Kyoto in Japan casts a powerful spell with hilly woodland, sculptural paving stones, a tranquil onsen and giant wooden bathtubs
Destinations
Is this Japan's most creative city?
A hyper-connected tribe of innovators are amping up centuries-old crafts in Japan's Imperial City with calligraphy graffiti and bonsai space globes