A temple employee found the ... wooden gates still standing in Japan. A Buddhist hall sits on the upper level. The central government designated the gate a national treasure in 2002.

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among hikers, but on Shikoku there’s another sacred trail that remains quiet.

One such project is Zojoji temple’s San Gedatsu Mon gate, one of the oldest wood structures ... from among highly-skilled craftspeople across Japan. Kanakubo, a native of Tokyo, joined Shimizu ...

Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda ... "You can feel the atmosphere of a Japanese temple," he says. "It's also an opportunity to stay in a real wooden building built many years ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

That's the impression when you step into the Qambalin Buddhist temple in this city's Moriyama Ward, the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan ... the red gate, a colorfully decorated ...