Be respectful and quiet while in the Valley of the Temples – it is a solemn, religious area. Remember to remove your shoes before entering the Byodo-In Temple. Ringing the bell is a must-do ...

KYOTO--Monks at Chion-in temple in Higashiyama Ward here did a test run of its famed hanging bell on Dec. 27 to prepare for the traditional bell-ringing ceremony on New Year’s Eve. In the test ...