KYOTO--Beware the “yokai” ghouls and hobgoblins ... could be found lurking near Kitano Tenmangu shrine. In the Saga-Arashiyama district, it was said there is an exit from hell.

Arashiyama is a beautiful area just outside of the center of Kyoto, filled with nature, cultural sites, and memorable experiences. From monkey sightings to famous bamboo groves, here’s a rundown ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...

KYOTO—Open leaves on the juniper ... who is in charge of maintenance of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its moss garden featuring seven stone statues of “warabe jizo ...

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 ...