Known for its magnificent 11-faced statue of Kannon and beautiful hydrangeas in early summer, Kamakura’s Hasedera temple is also a prime location to catch the breathtaking autumn foliage.

NARA--Daianji temple, touted as one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, is creating a CGI reconstruction of its huge “daigaran” main structures from the Nara Period (710-784). Temple officials ...

This full-day tour takes you on a relaxed exploration of Nara’s hidden gems, visiting Hasedera and Murouji Temples—two serene sites tucked away in Nara’s beautiful mountains. Both temples offer unique ...

Visitors walk under trees with colorful autumn leaves at Baekyang Temple in Jangseong, 250 kilometers south of Seoul, on Nov. 20, 2024. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our ...

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site. Commanding ...

UDA, Nara Prefecture—After a virus-related delay, Murouji temple opened its new Homotsuden museum in September, showcasing 25 Buddhist statues and objects, including designated national ...

This Jodo-sect temple is home to Japan’s tallest wooden statue; the 11-headed Kannon Goddess of Mercy. Standing at nine metres tall, the Kannon is supposedly carved from the same tree as its ...

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Set in Ohara, in north-eastern Kyoto's Rakuhoku district is Sanzen-in Temple, one of the Five Monzeki Temples (served by head priests from the imperial family) of the Tendai sect in Kyoto. This temple ...

The number of victims at the park in the western city of Nara, the capital of the namesake prefecture, stood at 35 in September, up from five a year before. Male deer tend to get especially aggressive ...

Visitors stroll under trees with peak autumn colors at Sanzen-in temple in Kyoto. The ancient capital of Japan, which experienced one of the hottest summers this year, is finally starting to ...