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

Tsubosakadera temple in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, is known as a place where people can come to pray for eye diseases to be ...

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 ...

The Ruins of the Largest Ancient Dining Facility For Monks Unearthed from a Buddhist Temple Site in Japan The grandeur of ...

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.

In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...

Japan is renowned for its rich culture and tradition. The country is home to some breathtaking places ...

European travelers often check out different destinations than Americans. Give these three a shot to vacation like our cousins across the Atlantic.

Tsubosakadera temple in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, is known as a place where people can come to pray for eye diseases to be cured. Its main object of worship is a statue of the 11-faced ...