As the sun sinks into Kyoto’s heritage-soaked skyline, there are a few things you can do. One is to go to bed as early as a temple monk. Another? Tap into the inevitable jetlag and explore the ...

Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden at an ancient Zen temple; a cloud-like trail of cherry blossoms floating ...

Nothing beats a fine summer evening spent strolling the streets of Kyoto. From the geisha district of Gion to the bars and restaurants lining Pontocho, Kyoto is utterly charming and romantic at night.