One of Nara's most famous spots is the imposing Todaiji ... Note that Todaiji Temple is less strict than other shrines and temples in Japan. Visitors can photograph the Great Buddha Hall, for ...

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 ...

Located in the Asakusa district, Sensoji is Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist temple, and undoubtedly deserves a spot on the itinerary of any first-time visitor to the city. It’s particularly popular with ...

The iconic Japanese dolls range from a couple of inches to several feet in height, and there are thousands of them at the 1,300-year-old temple, located about an hour from downtown Osaka in Minoh ...

Although Sensō-ji is considered the most famous temple in Tokyo ... with incense wafting through the air and an insight into Japan’s rich Buddhist history. Or, find Shinjuku Gyoen, just ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine ...

In a city brimming with ancient temples, tranquil gardens (well, some are) and rich cultural heritage lies perhaps the most famous of all ... World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various ...

For me, I travelled to the Kansai area in Japan because of a short story I read some years ago. In the story, the author said that the statues in the Sanjusangen-do Temple were so real and ...