KYOTO -- Kinkaku-ji temple here, one of the ancient Japanese capital's most famed landmarks, got its first blanket of snow this season on Dec. 17 as a winter weather system brought low ...

Kyoto's famous Kinkaku-ji golden temple in Kita Ward is seen dusted in snow in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter on Jan. 8, 2024. Th ...

In photos: Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Temple reveals its new look after a four-month renovation. The iconic golden pavilion looks better than ever with a new roof and fresh gold leaf.

The temple of Kinkaku-ji in the Japanese city of Kyoto has been given a major facelift, and without the eyesore of scaffolding and signs of ageing, the landmark’s famous golden walls are now ...

In a city brimming with ancient temples, tranquil gardens (well, some are) and rich cultural heritage lies perhaps the most famous of all, at the top of every must-visit list when in Kyoto: the ...