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.

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--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist person here cradles a cat in its arms while another holds a book inscribed with the name “Soseki” after the famous ... at a temple in the ...

Living in Kyoto for decades has taught me that this ancient city holds secrets far beyond its famous golden temples and pristine gardens. While millions of tourists coming in from Tokyo snap ...

A discreet little ryokan, which is a traditional Japanese hotel, just outside Kyoto. I feel torn saying ... then visit all the temples there: Sanzen-in, Jikkō-in, Hōsen-in, Raigō-in.

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness. The area is shrouded in mystery and tranquility, with dense forests that seem ...

Hosted by the city government and the Kyoto City Tourism Association, the event is spread across 15 locations and runs until March 18. At Ryoanji temple, with its famous rock garden ...

A discreet little ryokan, which is a traditional Japanese hotel, just outside Kyoto. I feel torn saying exactly where ... If you can go to the Ohara region, near the ryokan, then visit all the temples ...