Soar over the historic city of Nara, Japan, in this breathtaking aerial journey. This stunning drone footage offers a unique perspective of Nara’s ancient temples, peaceful deer parks, and ...

Once a haven for pilgrims and nobles, temple stays now allow tourists to escape Japan's bustling cities and experience life like a monk with Buddhist cuisine and meditation For centuries, holy men ...

As Japan’s population increasingly ages, with family values becoming more diverse and younger generations moving to cities, small shrines and temples in rural Japan struggle to survive, with ...

Inside Japan can organise an eight-night trip including two nights at a Koya shukubo, a day of private guiding and time in Kyoto and Osaka at either side, from £1,620 per person, excluding flights.

In Kyoto, a case about a temple that was demolished and turned into a parking lot made headlines this year. Mikaboyama Fudoson temple is pictured in Fujioka, Gunma prefecture, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024.