And while imperial architecture and Zen temples are plentiful ... The first stop is Nijo Castle, an Edo-period masterpiece completed in 1603, then expanded for the emperor’s visit 23 years ...

Explore the enchanting temples and shrines of Kyoto. Plan your perfect 3, 5, or 7-day itinerary with our comprehensive guide.

One of the Heian period’s military leaders Taira no Kiyomori’s greatest ... An epitome of Japanese art and architecture, they are an important place of worship for the local people as well. These ...

Muzan Kibutsuji, Demon Slayer's formidable antagonist, wasn't always a demon. Born in Japan's Heian Period, he battled a fatal illness. A doctor's experimental medicine, derived from the rare blue ...

The samurai, Japan’s celebrated lineage of warriors, emerged in the Heian period (794-1185), when the rise of their status enabled them to mingle with the refined nobility living in the then ...

Seihakusai Festival in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a traditional event in the Noto region that dates back to the Heian Period, which spanned the 8th to the 12th century. It features enormous ...

A withering rosebud, the brevity of blossom and the one-day wonder of the mayfly: Nature’s ephemeral beauty reminds us of our own finite existence, but melancholy transience also offers moments of ...

Nestled in the calming oasis of the historic venue which dates back as far as 796 during the early Heian period, guests made their way to their pews across mini footbridges and pebble-filled pathways ...

featuring a procession of participants dressed in Heian-period (794-1185) court attire, starting from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and visiting both shrines. The festival will be held May 15.