Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular cherry blossom destinations, but if you want to escape the crowds in the city centre, hop on a rapid train at Kyoto Station ...

This spring, if you find yourself worn out from temple-hopping in Kyoto – or craving a change of scenery from the cherry blossoms and the crowds – head over to the annual Kyoto Kameoka Balloon ...

A capsized river cruise boat is seen along the Hozu River, in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, on March 28, 2023, in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter. KAMEOKA, Kyoto -- A cruise boat with ...