making it the second-tallest wooden pagoda in Japan after the one at Toji temple in Kyoto. It was originally built in 730 by order of Empress Komyo, and has burned down five times due to lightning ...

The pagoda at Nachisan ... and wherever you are in Japan, it’s all just a short trip away. Royalty, nobles, warriors and commoners alike made pilgrimages from Kyoto to sacred mountain locations ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Kyoto is far from being the only city in Japan with charming geisha districts ... For the best view, head up to the area around the Tahoto pagoda, where you’ll be able to see the pagoda ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable ...

Kyoto is a true embodiment of Old Japan awash with beautiful vestiges of its past glory. Beyond the futuristic Kyoto Station, modern shopping complexes, and sleek luxury hotels, lies a city with ...

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this year's hanami.

KYOTO--Sushi restaurants that have flourished overseas are opening branches in Japan’s ancient capital ... opened in September near the Yasaka Pagoda, a noted tourist destination packed with ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki.