Home to famous temples, shrines, gardens, pagodas, cherry blossoms, geishas and tea ceremonies, Kyoto at night is magical.

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found at this ethereal Japanese island.

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not to miss. Centuries-old shrines across the country are connected by a ...

Tenjin-sama is closely associated with the number 25, and thus Dazaifu Tenmangu has held a festival every 25 years since Tenjin-sama’s death. 2027 will be a monumental year: the 1,125th anniversary of ...

American tourist arrested in Japan for defacing a religious shrine by carving into gate with his fingernails The 65-year-old reportedly admitted he ‘wrote his family members’ names’ on the ...

The funds will go toward building and improving tourism infrastructure, like public bathrooms, maintaining the shrine’s architecture and encouraging ecotourism in the area.

Sou Fujimoto’s design for a temporary hall for Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka, Japan is so spectacular, it risks outshining the original shrine. Covered with a tilting roof that supports a ...

Japan: Former admiral appointed head of controversial Yasukuni shrine This choice comes in the context of the country's rearmament policy and efforts to 'renationalize' a Shinto shrine associated ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history.

The Kamigamo Shrine, one of the oldest Shintō sites in Kyoto, is shrouded in an ancient forest and houses spectacular examples of traditional shrine architecture. It is the site of the Aoi ...

Gwanwoldang Shrine, thought to be a Joseon-era royal building taken to Japan during the country's coloninal rule of Korea in the early 20th century, has been returned to Korea. The Korea Heritage ...