Discover hidden corners, local treats, and genuine culture in Kyoto. Experience our 8 must-do activities beyond the temples ...

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 ...

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

a 20-year-old college student from Kyoto. The traditional contest has its origin in an archery competition involving samurai in the Edo Period (1603-1867), held at the same temple.

The main hall of Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto and surrounding maple trees are lit up during a test lighting on Nov. 17, a day before the start of the special autumn nighttime viewing. The beam of ...

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo. Tenryu-ji Temple was built in ...

Now when you think of the quintessential Kyoto temple, Kiyomizu-dera might come to mind. It is also famous for being registered as one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage "Historic Monuments of ...

Scores of leaders and workers of Hindu outfits and Karni Sena on Thursday tried to march to the Shiva Temple, which was situated at Shamshad Market near the AMU, but were thwarted by the police.

Young people wearing traditional kimono have shot their first arrows of the year in a New Year's archery event at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The Sanjusangendo temple hosted the event on Sunday.

Dior will be holding its upcoming Fall 2025 show in Kyoto, Japan. Recognising the House’s ties and history with Japan, Dior has elected to stage its collection showing in one of the most historic ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The sudden closure of Ipoh’s historic Kek Look Tong (極樂洞) cave temple – since October last year ...