Then, drawing a line between nature ... had been planted in the garden surrounding the mausoleum. Past a torii (or gate), Kukai rested in a state of immaculate liminality — neither here nor ...

The entrances to the shrine grounds are marked by massive torii gates. They are breathtaking ... Then there’s Drawing on the ...

Alabama’s Monte Sano State Park sits 1,600 feet above Huntsville like nature’s penthouse suite, offering spectacular views ...

However, he included some wider shots of the proposal, showing that they got engaged under a Torii gate, which is a traditional Japanese gate found at the entrance of Shinto shrines, placed at the ...

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 ...

While you could explore Japan on your own, there's something to be said for having someone else do all the hard work for you; letting you focus on enjoying the experience rather than logistics.