at the top of every must-visit list when in Kyoto: the shimmering Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple. That’s actually a nickname. The Zen temple’s official name is Rokuonji, which literally ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's ... a visit to the Golden Pavilion ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji ... Also known as the Hokanji Temple, this Japanese landmark is the oldest pagoda in Kyoto, dating back to 592. Higashiyama is a popular district ...