Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows ... Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto ...

KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for a Buddhist temple in the Nara Period (710-784). The Kyoto prefectural board of education made the ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ... Most visitors come for the close to 10,000 red and orange lacquered torii gates ...

From unique traditions to historic craftsmanship, discover the must-experience highlights of the iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple in Japan.

Japan's Divorce Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking to end unhealthy relationships. Located in the Kansai region near ...

While millions of tourists coming in from Tokyo snap photos at the famed Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple each year, the real heart of Kyoto ... filled with red bean paste.

Another must-visit site is Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of red ... Temple right down the road later in the day for a less hectic, crowded experience. Maikos walking on in Gion, Kyoto.

Young people wearing traditional kimono have shot their first arrows of the year in a New Year's archery event at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The Sanjusangendo temple hosted the event on Sunday.

Both the Osaka and Kyoto works of architectural ... At the entrance, visitors can receive a goshuin, or a red stamp that certifies a visit to a shrine or temple. Don’t miss it.