In winter, the historic city of Kyoto transforms into a fairytale painting, wrapped in a blanket of snow that enhances the beauty of its temples, shrines, and zen gardens. Away from the liveliness ...

You can avoid the crowds if you travel in the offseason, seek out lesser-known regions and attractions, and plan visits to ...

“Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, a breathtaking cliffside temple clinging to a sheer cliff ... Beyond iconic cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, destinations like Hokkaido and Okinawa are gaining ...

As in the past, Seihan Mori, chief priest of Kyoto's iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, wrote the character of the year on a large board at the temple in the city's Higashiyama Ward the same day.

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.

Many suggested combining a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Though it is not the most popular temple in Kyoto, Ryoanji still ...

A string of traditionally popular places, the ‘Golden Route’ has long been a ... the ancient capital of Kyoto and its collection of World Heritage Sites, and the ever-bustling city of Osaka ...

MUMBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - A gunman shot at a prominent Sikh politician outside the Golden Temple in northern India on Wednesday before police caught and arrested him, in a scare at the popular ...

The Akal Takht has ordered ex-deputy CM of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal to clean utensils at the Golden Temple and other gurudwaras for “religious misconduct.” Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab's ...