Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

Aioi-no-yashiro, a small shrine on the grounds of Shimogamo Jinja Shrine in Kyoto, is known to have a “god of matchmaking” as its guardian deity.

Today we are doing 24 hours of hidden gems in Kyoto Japan. From secret shrines and mountain hikes, to bars, restaurants, and ...

Players in colorful costumes have staged an ancient ball-kicking game called "kemari" as part of a New Year ritual at a Shinto shrine in Kyoto.

Few countries mix the old and new like Japan, and nowhere is this clearer than Kyoto. The country’s ancient capital is a ...

If you have extra time, Fushimi Inari Shrine is worthwhile. As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto ...