Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and ... Tōdai-ji, located in Nara, is one of Japan's historic gems ...

“Because of the Goshuin, shrines ... in history, architecture or the stamps, a young entrepreneur established an online information site. There are about 160,000 temples and shrines in Japan ...

The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...

Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer diversity of bird species than municipal urban parks, according to a new study. The research was led by Mayura Takada, a professor of conservation ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality ... Outside of the city centre and located in the serene foothills of Mt. Hakusan, Natadera Temple is characterised by towering ...

Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

Kyoto, the former imperial capital, is a serene city known ... to an incredible number of temples, shrines, and historic sites, each offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and cultural ...

Nestled in the Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is a serene and sacred destination ... Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek between these shrines, ...

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...