Kyoto is considering hiking public bus fares for visitors to up to double those for locals from fiscal 2027 as parts of the western Japanese city struggle with overtourism, its mayor said Wednesday.

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. The city's subway can also ...

KYOTO—Kyoto announced a dual-pricing system for its public buses—the first in Japan to counter overtourism--that will require ...

A limited express sightseeing bus, background, is seen in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, June 1, 2024. The Kyoto Municipal Government began operating the service that day. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- ...

A limited express sightseeing bus is seen in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, June 1, 2024. The Kyoto Municipal Government began operating the service that day. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- The mayor of ...