Off the tourist circuit in Japan, a short train ride from the big city of Osaka, is one of the country’s most magical destinations – Koya-san or Koya Mountain. The cedar-forested summit of this 850 ...

Needless to say, Buddhism, like other religions, helps to extirpate evil and to bring good fortune. Throughout its history in three countries, there are records of answers to prayer and of benefits ...

Deep in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture, nestled in stately tall trees, sits one of the most important Buddhist sites of Japan: Koyasan. What began as a Buddhist training center 12 ...

On the surface, there’s little out of the ordinary at the Jison-In Temple complex in Japan. Sitting at the foot of Mount Koya – the country’s most spiritual peak – in the small town of Kudoyama in ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Visit Wakayama Prefecture for the World Heritage temples of Koyasan and an array of immersive ...

In the wooden Japanese Buddhist temples, situated in the Asakusa area of Tokyo, Japan, resides a deity that connects the two nations of India and Japan culturally. These temples are among the oldest ...

The standing image of the Shakyamuni Buddha at Murōji in Nara Prefecture is a national treasure. The imposing figure, supported by a magnificent painted halo made from extravagantly carved wood, ...