Remember to remove your shoes before entering the Byodo-In Temple. Ringing the bell is a must-do, according to recent visitors. Many enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful backdrop for ...

KYOTO--Priests at Chion-in temple here tolled a 70-ton bell, said to be one of Japan’s three largest temple bells, in a dry run to ring out a year overshadowed by wars overseas. The Dec. 27 ...