Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

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 ...

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 ... Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, which were designated ...

KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for a Buddhist ... case at a Kokubunji temple anywhere in Japan where it is possible to reconstruct ...

The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto. More from Still Standing Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, visiting temples, shrines, and parks, while learning about Japanese culture.