NAGAOKAKYO, Kyoto Prefecture--An 11-face Kannon Buddhist statue kept at Otokunidera temple here that stands 180 centimeters tall and dates from the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) is only the third ...

KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.

The 73-meter Kannon statue in Kaga poses a safety risk. A representative of a Kyoto real estate company that has owned the statue and surrounding land since February of last year says the light ...

and winding paths make it a peaceful escape from Kyoto’s busier spots. Don’t miss the iconic “Mikaeri Amida” statue, a unique Buddha figure looking over its shoulder—it’s said to bring ...

The human-sized statues were carved from Japanese cypress ... To get to Sanjusangendo Hall, take bus No. 100, 206 or 208 from Kyoto Station to the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae stop.

Towering 24 meters tall, the large statue is breathtaking, and you truly feel a sense of peace while you’re there. Kodaiji Temple is a fun and educational place if visiting Kyoto with kids.

The collotype printing technique faithfully reproduces Kyoto's famed works of art. One initiative uses the latest scanning technology to preserve historical buildings and Buddhist statues as 3D ...