The temples of Kyoto are active centers of worship and pilgrimage. Shinto and Buddhist rituals and festivals play a ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple ... a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto god of love. Visitors who can successfully walk between ...

These three great festivals are deeply rooted in Shinto tradition ... the god ensconced at Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine. A total of 66 halberds – one for each province of old Japan – and Yasaka ...

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 ...

This Kyoto travel vlog is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned explorers, providing insider tips, hidden gems, ...

If you have extra time, Fushimi Inari Shrine is worthwhile. As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto ...

Candles were long prized in the city's many shrines and temples, and throughout the ancient ... At the time of the Shinto shrine's founding, the priest received a divine revelation to refine ...

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...

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

Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes particular reference to the centrality of women within Shinto beliefs. Not only are women able to take practical ...