Tranquil scenes of serene trees lining narrow paved passageways may be the first thing that springs to mind when conjuring Kyoto's bamboo ... humidity of the Japanese summer season can catch ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September ... Crowds do wane a bit in the summer and winter, but June's sticky humidity and January's chilly temperatures are too ...

KYOTO--Kiyomizudera temple here ... Visitors can marvel at the illuminated autumn scenery until Nov. 30, with the lights turned on at 5:30 p.m. and last admission at 9 p.m. Tickets are priced ...

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.

and in summer anglers catch sweetfish. The river is also habitat to the Japanese giant salamander, a protected species. Discover the river's history and its cultural influence on life in Kyoto ...