Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next trip to Japan. Japan is a destination people love for its unique ...

Archaeologists in Iraq excavated a 2,600-year-old temple and found shrines, a stone monument and written tablets, photos show. Photo from the Penn Museum Ancient invaders tore through a massive ...

Glance around the grounds and listen to discover that not only devout followers and tourists congregate at shrines and temples in central Tokyo. Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer ...

TOKYO >> PayPay Corp., which develops electronic payment services, has launched a service that allows visitors to shrines and temples to make cashless offerings through its app. The service is ...

Omamori, those little talismans from Japanese shrines and temples, are staples of good luck and protection. Whether you’re looking to shield yourself from bad luck or invite good fortune, omamori are ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

to the shrine’s grounds. For temple gardens, Zuisenji is a must-visit, located near Egara Tenjin. During peak bloom, the entrance to the temple offers a breathtaking view of the entire mountain ...

The heart of Japan, Kansai is home to some of the finest examples of Japanese castles, temples and shrines nestled amid rugged coasts, forests, lakes, and waterfalls. The people of Kansai are ...

Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in the number of pilgrims and tourists, setting new records daily. The Ram Temple has now emerged as the third-highest ...

Thirupparankundram Subramaniya Swamy temple in Madurai and the five other sacred Lord Muruga abodes --Tiruchendur, Palani, ...