KYOTO--The public will be offered rare access to temples, shrines and Buddhist statues normally closed off in the ancient ...

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Banyan Tree Higashiyama is a full five-star escape that goes all-in with serenity, wellness and quiet wow-factor. Set among lush gardens and surrounded by a tranquil bamboo forest, the hotel feels ...

Many travel itineraries are packed with beaches, museums, and landmarks. However, when I visit a new country in Asia, I'm on the hunt for temples and shrines. Before my first international trip to ...

Key Highlight: Arashiyama is a quaint neighborhood surrounded by bamboo trees and mountains on the western edge of Kyoto. Its star attraction is undoubtedly the bamboo grove, but the wooden Togetsukyo ...

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Japan's Mikami Shrine in Kyoto is drawing attention for its unique dedication to hair health and growth. This local favorite, a social media sensation, honors Fujiwara Uneme no Sukemasa, Japan's first ...