KYOTO--Visitors to the ancient capital will get their prayers answered this autumn as rare cultural properties will go on display at more than a dozen locations including six sites on UNESCO’s ...

Beat out the worst of the bamboo crowds by skipping the leaf-peeping fall foliage period or the springtime cherry blossom boom. Explore Kyoto's bamboo groves in the lowest seasons instead.

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

This iconic Kyoto destination, popular for a millennium, has the perfect climate and topography for fall foliage. Some people create new ways to enjoy autumn, while others uphold fall traditions.

The pathway leading to the Golden Hall of Kyoto’s Ninnaji temple is enveloped in mist designed to resemble a sea of clouds, creating shadow-like silhouettes of visitors on Oct. 25. (Yoshiaki Arai) ...

The Buddhist temple halfway up Mt. Otowa offers some of the best views of Kyoto. It is also a wonderful spot to see the leaves change color in the fall or view the cherry blossoms in spring.

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers ... when the cherry blossoms are in bloom or in the fall with the changing foliage. When you're done taking in ...