The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, ...

which is the principal image of the temple, Nikko Bosatsu and Gakko Bosatsu are enshrined there. These statues have been designated as an Important Cultural Property together with Yakushi Sanzonzo ...

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KYOTO--Inspired by a priest’s belief that Buddhist practices should evolve, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy has manifested himself as a robot at a temple here. The android edition of ...

This designer hotel is convenient for sightseeing, a 10-minute walk from Umekoji-Nishi Station and within walking distance of Toji Temple and the Kyoto Railway Museum. [Concept Room] All rooms have ...

Escape the crowds and discover Kyushu, Japan's hidden gem of rich culture, stunning nature, and authentic experiences.

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

A historical Zen temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, will open a student dormitory in April, returning to the traditional practice ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

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.