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Kyoto would not be complete without exploring the heart of Kyoto's gourmet world: Nishiki Market. In this 3-hour Kyoto Food Tour you'll explore the market and learn about traditional Japanese food, or ...

The city government of Kyoto said Tuesday it will raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...