Within the stunningly decorated wooden walls of an immense temple in Kyoto, you'll find an unusual artifact of human hair ...

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.

Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not... When the relentless summer heat hits the ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September ... in May), thanks to the lush greenery at the city's temples. Be sure to book a hotel several months in advance, as ...

After deciding that one plot was the best because of the presence ... and not just in Kyoto, which has at least five sub-temples offering the service. Tree burials are ideal for those who want ...

Munya Chawawa recently travelled to Japan, discovering a new-found sense of peace in Kyoto — a world away ... then visit all the temples there: Sanzen-in, Jikkō-in, Hōsen-in, Raigō-in.

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

Minutes away from the arresting allures of the cultural district, one can easily reach the many temples and parks in the vicinity for the best sakura memories. The property itself is a veritable ...

Where is the best place to stay? A discreet little ryokan, which is a traditional Japanese hotel, just outside Kyoto. I feel torn ... then visit all the temples there: Sanzen-in, Jikkō-in ...