13 Culture Hokongo-in Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Hokongo-in is a Buddhist temple with an attractive garden and some impressive, ancient statues.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones.
Culture Jakko-in Temple in Kyoto Evangeline Neo Beautiful red leaves and nature walk at Jakko-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto Prefecture, in mid November.
Culture Niutsuhime-jinja Shrine & Jison-in Temple Róisín Finnerty Mount Koya's spiritual realm extends further, come and discover the Niutsushime Shrine and Jisonin Temple, which play their own important roles in the
Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War.
Historical Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 1 of 2 Justin Velgus Stand in front of the nine dragon-headed statue of Benzaiten inside Kyoto's Nison-in Temple and you will feel a sense of awe.
Historical Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus Put your hands together to pray in front of the statue representing the deity and you will feel the grace of the heavens shine upon you.
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Justin Velgus This is the final chapter in a 4-part series of the story behind Gio-ji... Temple.
