KYOTO—Worshippers can take a ride on a giant white snake made of newspaper and take photographs with the serpent at an ancient temple here. The Kitamukizan Fudoin temple in Fushimi Ward has ...

Monzeki Temple is also known as “Takenouchi Monzeki.” The main hall was built on Mt. Hiei by Saicho. In 1656, the temple was moved to its current location by Ryosho-Nyudoshinno who was the son of ...

2. Jagat Shiromani Temple: Built between 1599 and 1608 under the patronage of Queen Kanakwati, the magnificent Jagat Shiromani is arguably Jaipur’s finest temple. Dedicated to Krishna and Radha, it is ...

A part of a Shingon sect temple, the Shinsen-en Garden is a designated historic site. It was constructed during the Heian capital period and was a private garden belonging to the emperor. It’s also ...