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

A special exhibition is now running at the Tokyo National Museum until ... for the statue to be seen outside the temple. Also on display are many Buddhist statues and paintings from the Heian ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...

The Koumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is home to some of Japan's most spiritual sites with temples, shrines and beautiful forests ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited ... The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen ...

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

On one side of the table sits a Scottish lobster fisherman and an English PE teacher and across from them, two young girls ...

This town in Japan is only 30 minutes by train from Tokyo. Here's why this underrated destination is perfect for history ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

Buddhist temples and parks rich with greenery. He came to Tokyo for the last days of his two-week trip to Japan after visiting Kyoto and Osaka. He said Japan’s capital is one of the world’s ...

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...