Originally built in 1626, the Honmaru-goten Palace burned to the ground in the late 18th century. The current structure was built in 1847 within the nearby Kyoto Imperial Palace before being moved ...

The excavation of ruins of the last castle built by the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is being hailed as the greatest discovery in Japan of this century. While there have been references in the ...

In the heart of Kyoto stands Hotel Okura Kyoto, one of Japan’s most iconic accommodations. Not only is it the oldest hotel in ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Close by is Kyoto Imperial Palace and national gardens. The Japanese architecture is subtle, unlike many properties in the area, and everything about the hotel jives with Ritz-Carlton's standards ...

Discover Kyoto, a world of imperial residences and shogun castles, palaces and villas, where every architectural detail speaks volumes about the authority and refinement of traditional court life.