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 ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural ... Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hill in Kyoto, is one of Japan's ...

Kyoto's temples are celebrated for their architectural ... For instance, the annual Gion Matsuri, associated with Yasaka ...

Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese culture. Kyoto is home to an incredible number of temples, shrines, and historic sites, each offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and ...

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 ...

Kyoto City Bus dates back to 1912, starting as Japan's first tram line before evolving into the extensive bus network ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...