A temple employee found the ... wooden gates still standing in Japan. A Buddhist hall sits on the upper level. The central government designated the gate a national treasure in 2002.

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I stepped out of the temple from the southern gate and gazed at the ... Kai-shek were held during the Sino-Japanese War. Hengshan is more than just a Buddhist and Taoist religious site, it is ...

The prominence of Lord Buddha's temples ... spread of Buddhism. Sanchi Stupa is one of the stupas built by Emperor Ashoka, which is the main symbol of Buddhism. There is a Toran gate here, which ...

A historic hotel with its own shrine for weddings and a stunning art collection offers a unique insight into Japanese culture ...

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The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic ... window of the Shinkansen. To-ji Temple was built in 796 to accompany the construction of Heian-kyo. Its position is just east ...

You can experience Shojin-ryori, a traditional Buddhist cuisine, at Juryoin Temple, which is situated along the path from Niomon Gate to Maniden. Shojin-ryori follows strict Buddhist dietary ...

Kyoto first became Japan’s capital in the eighth century. With its beautiful temples, philosophical gardens and elegant palaces, this ancient city truly embodies Japan’s long history. As I walked ...