KYOTO--An iron helmet believed worn by a Mongol warrior during a 13th-century invasion of Japan has turned up at a shrine here, which prayed for the nation’s victory. The cone-shaped headgear ...

People in traditional costumes paraded through the streets near a shrine in the western Japanese city of Kyoto on Thursday for an annual cherry blossom festival.

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Plum blossoms are at their best in various parts of Kyoto. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, known as a famous plum blossom viewing spot, has about 1,500 plum t ...

Kyoto, Japan is a captivating city steeped in tradition, history, and family-friendly entertainment. With serene temples, ...