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 ...

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

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

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 ...

In Kyoto, a case about a temple that was demolished and turned into a parking lot made headlines this year. Owning a temple, shrine or church recognized as a religious corporation in Japan can ...

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 ...

A man, whose job is to help preserve Japan's cultural heritage ... oldest toilet at a centuries-old Buddhist temple. The communal loo at Tofukuji in Kyoto dates back to the 15th century and ...

Many would say they aren’t religious--and yet every year millions of Japanese visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples across Japan and have little shrines in their homes where they pray.