Discovering Kyoto with the Four Seasons Hotel

The recently opened property now boasts an array of activities for guests to immerse themselves in the culture of Japan's former capital.

The Luxe List 2016: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

The hotel occupies a prime site on the edge of the beautiful Higashiyama mountain range, just a short step from key tourist sites.

The Luxe List 2016: Amanemu

Overlooking the calm waters of Ago Bay, Aman's second Japanese property takes its cues from nearby shrines and farmhouses.

Kyoto’s Homegrown Gin

Produced in Kyoto by Japan’s first dedicated gin distillery, Ki No Bi (“Beauty of the Seasons”) makes for a special souvenir.

Four Lodgings with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Designs

These properties—one in Japan and three in the famed architect's native United States—bear witness to his enduring legacy.

Japan’s Tallest Ferris Wheel to Open in Osaka

The new attraction surpasses Japan's current tallest Ferris Wheel of 117 meters at Tokyo's Kasai Rinkai Park

Spring Getaway Idea: Hakodate

Repeatedly voted as the most attractive city in the country by the Japanese, Hakodate is now connected to Tokyo by a four-hour Shinkansen tr...

New Tokyo–Hokkaido Bullet Train Line Opens

Travel time between Tokyo and Hokkaido is now shorter by 53 minutes thanks to a new shinkansen line.

Aman Opens a Hot Spring Resort in Japan

Amanemu is Aman's second property in Japan, located at Ise-Shima National Park and overlooking the blue waters of Ago Bay.