In the dark of night, completely empty, we explore the gates of Kyoto's Fushimi inari Shrine. While its famously said to have 10,000 torii gates that wind up the mountain, the real number is north ...

Raven Ishak While each city has its own vibes and rhythms in terms of how it does things, there was something really special about Kyoto. Between visiting shrines and temples, exploring the quiet ...

KYOTO—Sixteen shrines and temples here are now granting access to their private statues and architecture for a spring exhibition organized by the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association with ...

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 ...

Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines, but in this episode we feature the story of water that saturates everyday life in ...

In real-life Kyoto, most people trying to “collect them all” are looking for famous sights and shrines rather than Pokémon, though. Follow them to such famed spots as the terraced verandas of ...

The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

Where to stay in Kyoto, including the top neighbourhoods, hotel recommendations and how to stay in Kyoto like a local.

One of the best options in Kyoto is Yuzuya Ryokan. Located right next to Yasaka Shrine, you will find yourself in the atmosphere of a mountain village outside an ancient city from the moment you ...