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 ...

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a ...

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 ...

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 ...