Otagi Nenbutsuji was damaged so severely in a 1950 typhoon that it was called the “most desolate temple in Kyoto.” Buddhist sculptor Kocho Nishimura (1915-2003) took charge of rebuilding the ...

More than in Izumi Settsu, but not as many as in Yamashiro, you can visit five temples with Lost Pages in the northeastern ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

The traditional kokeshi doll is an unmistakable symbol of Japanese culture. But it's usually not as big as the one lying outside Tokufuji Temple in Kyoto. The 12-meter-long inflatable doll is on ...

The comedian and satirist Munya Chawawa, who found social media superstardom on Instagram with his skits and musical parodies ...

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 ...

Temples are a minor activity in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, tasking you with finding two to four Lost Pages. They are sometimes guarded by Warrior Monks ...

Japan is in the middle of an unprecedentedly huge inbound international travel boom, with the country’s major tourism ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) appeared on stage, wearing white makeup and sporting ...

Kyoto has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

Kyoto, Japan is a captivating city steeped in tradition, history, and family-friendly entertainment. With serene temples, shrines, and beautiful streets lined with historic wooden buildings ...