Set in the leafy calm of Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence for more than 300 years. Birthplace of Queen Victoria and beloved home of the late

A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the leafy southwestern edge of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a glorious 300-acre escape into the world of plants. Home to the

A complete travel guide to Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s dazzling gold-leaf temple, its mirror pond, Zen garden, and tips for visiting.

Kitano is Kobe’s most atmospheric old neighbourhood, a hillside district of Western-style mansions built by foreign traders and diplomats after the port opened in 1868. Strolling its sloping lanes gives

A travel guide to Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto’s hillside temple famous for its wooden stage, Otowa waterfall, and Higashiyama streets.

A serene and beautifully composed traditional garden in the city’s east, Kiyosumi Teien is a hidden delight that many visitors never reach. Built around a large central pond and famous

No visit to Kobe is complete without tasting the city’s most famous export. Kobe beef, a strictly certified grade of Tajima wagyu, is prized for its intense marbling and melt-in-the-mouth

Kobe’s waterfront is the city’s most relaxed and photogenic area. Meriken Park and the adjacent Harborland combine the iconic red Port Tower, a giant Ferris wheel, shopping malls and wide

Kobe is one of Japan’s most appealing port cities, hemmed between the mountains and the sea. Cosmopolitan history, a famous night view and world-renowned beef make it a rewarding stop,

A guide to Kofuku-ji in Nara, home to Japan’s second-tallest wooden pagoda and a remarkable Buddhist art collection.