Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

Some 1,000 years ago, monks from warring Mt. Hiei and nobles from the capital retreated from the world in rustic Ohara, ...

The restrictions to Kyoto's Gion neighborhood ... a day-not counting the many more who hike to lower elevations on the mountain (the largest base station, called Subaru, saw 4 million visitors ...

I Got Lost in Kyoto's Hidden Forest Posted: 20 January 2025 | Last updated: 20 January 2025 Kyoto Japan is covered in hidden mountain paths connected to amazing places like Fushimi Inari shrine ...

It takes about three hours to make the trek up the mountain, and some recent visitors say that the hike is mildly strenuous, but almost all agree this is a must-see spot in Kyoto, especially for ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.