Otagi Nenbutsuji was damaged so severely in a 1950 typhoon that it was called the “most desolate temple in Kyoto ... flooded with people from across Japan eager to devote their works.

Avoid the tall trees of Japan's most popular spot ... Destinations In Fiji Hidden away in Higashiyama, east of Kyoto, Kodai-ji Temple is a tribute to the maple and bamboo plants that dominate ...

Japan's Divorce Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking to end unhealthy relationships. Located in the Kansai region near Kyoto ... Reiken-ji Temple also offers an important reminder that ...

UJI, Kyoto Prefecture--A spectacular sight awaits visitors to a Buddhist temple here founded by a Chinese monk in the early 17th century as Japan and China mark the 50th anniversary of their ...

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 ...