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Tofuku-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Massive Zen Temple

In south Kyoto City is the renowned and gigantic Tofuku-ji Temple [東福寺]. Today Tofuku-ji is best known as one of

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

In Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the

Many people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,

What might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.

Out of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,

Tucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient

The ancient temple complex Koyasan is one of the most spiritual locations in Japan. With literally hundreds of temples within