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 ...

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 ...

A trip to Japan can be one of the most enriching experiences of your life! The entire country is packed with cities ...

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 ...

Tohoku is Japan’s lesser-known wonderland of nature and culture. Visit the holy mountain shrines of Dewa Sanzan. Find peace ...

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku ...

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 ...

Tohoku is rebuilding its tourist economy after the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Here’s all the info you need to plan ...

Ginkaku-ji Temple was built by the 8th Shogun of the Muromachi period, Yoshimasa Ashikaga, who built it originally as a mountain villa in Higashiyama. Its construction was based on Kinkaku-ku Temple, ...

He noted the diversity of things to do in the city, from taking advantage of entertainment opportunities to visiting Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples ... trip to Japan after visiting Kyoto and ...

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