Key Highlight: The temple is very special, serene and a must-see. You'll want to combine a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Every ...

There is something magical about Kyoto in autumn. Almost every temple, shrine, and garden in the historic town are surrounded by beautiful Japanese maple and ginkgo trees as they shift from red to ...

KYOTO—The garden of a centuries-old temple here is now open to the public for the brief blooming period of an iconic flower, serving as a reminder of the Buddhist philosophy that all things must pass.

KYOTO--Rarely seen cultural treasures at Shokokuji and its sub-temple Kogen-in in the city’s Kamigyo Ward will be unveiled to the public March 2-9. The special viewing will be held for the first time ...

KYOTO, Japan >> Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto features a large Zen meditation space that spans about 200 square meters. On Sunday mornings, the sound of a priest using a stick to strike the shoulders of ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

KYOTO, Japan — A dolphin pool, a penguin park and a giant wave pool could soon join the imperial-era townhouses and ancient Buddhist temples in Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital. As early as June ...