The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Growing up near the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto, traditional Japanese architecture was a familiar ... these spaces—the quiet atmosphere of temple precincts, enveloped by dense greenery ...

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.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will 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 ...

Read more: The 29 Most Beautiful Temples In The World ... you may see the village's beautiful architecture dusted in snow. Even though Tatsuno is known as a "Little Kyoto," the closest big city ...

Dior staged a poetic show at Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Toji Temple for Fall 2025, drawing on its longstanding connection to local ...

Kyoto is an amazing place. It’s full of beautiful temples, luscious gardens, and historic architecture you won’t find elsewhere. But for some, hanging around temples and shrines all day can ...

KYOTO--Under the autumn foliage, Kazuo Taniguchi, 76, and his wife, Etsuko, 75, wandered around the Shogakuan sub-temple here and picked a place to spend eternity together. They had visited from ...