OSAKA—A high-rise hotel built on the grounds of a historic temple here opened its doors to reporters on Oct. 11 ahead of its grand opening in the following month. The 15-story Candeo Hotels ...

IZUMISANO, Osaka Prefecture—A 62-year-old retiree ... Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Prefecture with about 150 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in six prefectures in the Kinki region.