Otagi Nenbutsuji was damaged so severely in a 1950 typhoon that it was called the “most desolate temple in Kyoto.” Buddhist sculptor Kocho Nishimura (1915-2003) took charge of rebuilding the ...

and its discovery is offering new insights into the layouts of eighth-century Buddhist temples. On Feb. 4, 2025, the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education announced the discovery of a cafeteria ...

KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for a Buddhist temple in the Nara Period (710-784). The Kyoto prefectural board of education made the ...

Minamiyamashiro, in the very south of Kyoto Pref., was once an important transportation hub, and many Buddhist temples were built to spiritually watch over this secluded region. Around the 15th ...

Kyoto is dotted with Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines offering amulets for health, longevity, safety, easy childbirth and other blessings. An amulet warding off an epidemic centuries ago now ...

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 has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness. The area is shrouded in mystery and tranquility, with dense forests that seem ...

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a ... Location & Hours: Located behind the Buddhist temple Kiyomuzu-dera. Cost Range: The temple is free to enter, but the Kyomuzu-dera will cost anywhere ...