A small section inside the Imperial Palace grounds was opened to the public Nov. 26 for the first time in three years to allow visitors to appreciate the changing autumn foliage. The tree-lined ...

Tea drinking was an important part of palace life. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The tea drunk by the Royal Family was a tribute from the tea ...

The Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo opened to the public Nov. 25 so visitors can enjoy the changing autumn foliage. Visitors were restricted to an area called Inui-dori Avenue, which runs north ...

We’ll start by immersing ourselves in Kyoto’s historic district, where ancient temples and shrines stand in serene harmony ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko arrived at Inui-mon Gate at the Imperial Palace at ...

You'd think the Imperial Palace would be mobbed with tourists, but it's not. You can credit the lack of crowds to an application policy, which limits the number of visitors. That's because the ...

Operating under the official title of "The Palace Museum," the Forbidden City (also known as the Imperial Palace) has been a place of wonder and mystery for more than 500 years. This massive ...

• Kifune Shrine: Moved to its current location in the forested hills in northern Kyoto in 1055, the shrine is dedicated to ...

Imperial meals in the Qing Palace were dominated by the Manchu cuisine, but they also included the Shandong and the Suzhou – Hangzhou cuisines. These three cuisines were influenced by and ...

A great location for all types of travellers, whether you're looking for a relaxing city break or planning to get your steps ...

One European city is the perfect location for an autumn or winter getaway - and it's just a two-hour flight from the UK.

Europe plays host to some of the finest beaches in the world. Thanks to over 40,000 miles of coastline stretched across the ...