Kyoto, the former imperial capital, is a serene city known for its ancient temples, traditional tea houses, and picturesque gardens. Together, these cities offer a comprehensive glimpse into Japan ...

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. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

If Kyoto is too crowded for you, avoid the tourists and head to this western prefecture in Japan, where you can sample fresh ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September ... in May), thanks to the lush greenery at the city's temples. Be sure to book a hotel several months in advance, as ...

Every year, the temple opens its garden to the public to coincide with the blossoms. The fallen white flowers decorating the moss are also a popular sight. The garden will be open until June 23.

The expansion into Kyoto and the ongoing enhancements in academic programs are just the beginning. With a solid foundation in place and a clear vision for the future, Temple University, Japan Campus ...

However, Kyoto has always been one of the most heavily traveled parts of Japan, dating back to the days when it was the political and economic center of the country, and its temples and shrines have ...

Nara, Japan is a city like no other on the planet. Home to more than 1,000 sacred deer, the capital of the Nara Prefecture is ...

For the first half of October, the Hiun-kaku – which is regarded as one of Kyoto’s three most important pavilions – will be transformed via hi-tech illuminations into a ‘temple of light’.

A few times a year, the breathtaking Kiyozumi-dera Temple that overlooks Kyoto city hosts special nighttime visits, where the temple’s structures and surrounding foliage are illuminated for a ...

KYOTO--Inspired by a priest’s belief that Buddhist practices should evolve, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy has manifested himself as a robot at a temple here. The android edition of ...