Shrines are a minor activity in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, where you have to explore a shrine complex to find the various spots to pray in front of ...

KYOTO--An iron helmet believed worn by a Mongol ... Japan’s imperial government in 1268 asked 22 shrines, including Kitano Tenmangu, to pray for a victory in preparation for a war against ...

Kyoto has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

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 ...

Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time ...

KYOTO--Visitors to the ancient capital will ... Fifteen landmarks, mostly Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, will be featured in the special exhibitions for a month from late October.

What would it be like to walk the streets of 17th Century Kyoto? Cathy FitzGerald explores ... historic city in incredible detail. Temples, shrines, castles, shops and homes - the image is crammed ...

Located in the city’s northeast end, near the sacred Mt. Koyama, the Kamigamo is one of Kyoto’s oldest and lesser-visited shrines. It is one of only 17 shrines in Japan regularly visited by ...

Kyoto is dotted with Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines offering amulets for health, longevity, safety, easy childbirth and other blessings. An amulet warding off an epidemic centuries ago now ...

There's no limit to the number of places you visit in Kyoto. But there are certain destinations that simply attract. Whether it’s the ancient shrines or the interesting museums displaying the ...

To experience the best of the city's fascinating temples, shrines and cultural attractions this year, consider this your ultimate Kyoto guide and start mapping out your trip. [See: 10 Places to ...