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Kyoto Plans Two-Tier Prices for City Buses and Nijō Castle
Kyoto has put numbers on a much-discussed idea: charging visitors more than locals. At the city council on October 1, 2026, Mayor Kōji Matsui laid out two-tier pricing plans for city buses and Nijō Castle, both targeted for fiscal 2027 (April 2027 to March 2028). Nothing changes yet — but if the plans pass, Kyoto will be the biggest test so far of dual pricing in Japan. Here is what has been announced, what is still undecided, and what it means for a budget trip.
Japan Fall Foliage Forecast 2026 — Updated
Kōyō (or fall-foliage viewing) is a great excuse to get outdoors. Similar to cherry-blossom season, people celebrate the autumn leaves in Japan by picnicking, drinking and strolling with friends and family. Use our Japan fall foliage forecast map to figure out the prime viewing times around the country. With total forest cover at 67%, the newly red, yellow and orange leaves are never far away. Once you know when to go, our guide to the best autumn-leaves spots across Japan covers where to go and how to get there.
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