Otagi Nenbutsuji was damaged so severely in a 1950 typhoon that it was called the “most desolate temple in Kyoto ... flooded with people from across Japan eager to devote their works.

To be fair, though, Kyoto--a cultural gem that is unrivaled by any other major city in Japan--has always been ... can take part in morning rituals at Toji temple, Higashi Honganji temple, Nishi ...

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for ...

The city of Nara is known for its deer, but it is also home to one of Japan's most famous temple complexes, which houses a 50 ...