In Kyoto, a case about a temple that was demolished and turned into a parking lot made headlines this year. Owning a temple, shrine or church recognized as a religious corporation in Japan can ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural ... Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hill in Kyoto, is one of Japan's ...

Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

The latest findings cast light on the history of a major civilization that is considered to be one of the world's first ...

Kyoto, Japan is a captivating city steeped in tradition, history, and family-friendly entertainment. With serene temples, ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto ... to temple etiquette, drinking from all three streams is bad luck, so don't be greedy. Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...

Shoden-ji Temple, David Bowie's favorite with view of Mt Hiei. For the Maui News/Jon Woodhouse photo Editor’s note: Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui ...

KYOTO--Cultural treasures usually off-limits to the public are unveiled at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and other facilities across the ancient capital as part of a fall exhibition. The ...

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...