With over 1,600 Buddhist temples and numerous Shinto shrines, Kyoto's religious architecture is a key element of its identity ...

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 ...

To experience the best of the city's fascinating temples, shrines and cultural attractions this year, consider this your ultimate Kyoto guide and start mapping out your trip. [See: 10 Places to ...

What would it be like to walk the streets of 17th Century Kyoto? Cathy FitzGerald explores ... the historic city in incredible detail. Temples, shrines, castles, shops and homes - the image ...

Here, the cushions used in shrines, temples, and fine Japanese restaurants continue to be handmade, as they were years ago. Kyoto zabuton have seams on three sides, but the front - the side ...

KYOTO--Visitors to the ancient capital ... Fifteen landmarks, mostly Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, will be featured in the special exhibitions for a month from late October.

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 ...

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 ...

A pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines, each dedicated to one of the deities, is said to have originated in Kyoto for believers to receive blessings from them all. Recently, the pilgrimage has ...