the temple is revered for its rugged rocks and rich greenery and is considered a sacred place of worship. This classic onsen (hot spring) town is famous for its wooden Japanese inns that line both ...

Temple abbot says selling vegetarian ramen boosted revenue, generated buzz, attracted more visitors A 350-year-old Buddhist temple in Japan may have the best ramen in town. Hozoin Temple, in Kyoto ...

Temple officials believe that, for technical reasons, the low-sloped lower roofs were better served with wooden panels instead of clay tiles.