Kyoto, often considered the cultural heart of Japan, is renowned for its temples, which stand as testaments to the city's ...

Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hill in Kyoto, is one of Japan's most iconic ... with Mount Misen as a backdrop. Ryoan-ji Temple ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

KYOTO--Under the autumn foliage, Kazuo Taniguchi, 76, and his wife, Etsuko, 75, wandered around the Shogakuan sub-temple here and picked a place to spend eternity together. They had visited from ...

KIZUGAWA, Kyoto Prefecture--It may not be as well-known as Kyoto but Kizugawa is also home to loads of historical temples and sites, including six national treasures and 46 important cultural ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

Kyoto is home to an incredible number of temples, shrines, and historic sites, each offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and cultural history. One of the most famous is Kinkaku-ji ...

Miyama is famous for its thatching tradition, and local artisans use age-old methods to re-thatch Kyoto's temples and shrines. An old inn in the town of Hanase continues to serve the local ...

Just book a slot at the front desk. Osaka may not be as famous for its temples and shrines as Kyoto, but the remarkable Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine is a gem you shouldn't miss. Only a 20-min train ...