9 Temples & Shrines Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
Historical Osawa-no-ike Pond, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Osawa-no-ike Pond is part of the gardens for the Daikaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. It's a beautiful area to stroll around in the peace..
Museums Maizuru World Brick Museum Orrin Heath Experience a brick museum inside a rare steel-framed brick warehouse.
Historical Kinkaku-ji Katrina Webber The Golden Pavilion is on of the most recognized sights in Japan. See the gold-leafed structure in all its glory.
12 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 3 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle in autumn is not vibrant with reds and oranges and purples like many other well-known Kyoto temples and gardens...
Historical Shakyo at Kyoto's Unryuin Temple Karen Zheng Being a branch temple of the Sennyu-ji Temple, the Unryuin Temple was commissioned in the late 14th century by Emperor Go-Kogon..
Arts & Crafts San'in Route: Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori Tom Roseveare Sprawling the length of the northern coast of Japan, prepare to be taken you on a mesmerising adventure across Kyoto, Hyogo and..
14 Temples & Shrines Imamiya Shrine Meg Sing Imamiya Shrine erected due to a plague in Kyoto 1000 years ago has age-old ties with Yasurai Matsuri and two aburi mochi shops at..