#Kyoto
4 guides about kyoto in Japan, newest first.
Every new travel fee in Japan for 2026, in one place
A tripled departure tax, Kyoto's steep new hotel tax, pricier rail passes and an online entry permit on the way. What each one costs you and when it applies.
Kyoto for first-timers: beating the crowds in 2026
When to visit the big sights, how to get around without the overloaded buses, the new hotel tax, and a sample two-day plan.
How to book the shinkansen as a foreign visitor
Which website covers which line, why foreign cards get declined, the 30-day booking window, oversized luggage rules and what Tokyo to Osaka costs.
Every Pokémon Center store in Japan, and which to visit
All the official stores by region, which ones have cafés, and how to choose if you only have time for one.