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 ...

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.

KYOTO--Rarely seen cultural treasures at Shokokuji and its sub-temple Kogen-in in the city’s Kamigyo Ward will be unveiled to the public March 2-9. The special viewing will be held for the ...

KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for a Buddhist temple in the Nara Period (710-784). The Kyoto prefectural board of education made the ...

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In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...