Kyoto, the heart of Japan's cultural heritage, is a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. Often ...

Japanese Zen Buddhism in particular, to be aesthetically sublime. The most sublime thing I've ever seen are the gardens around Kyoto. I'm deeply moved by what that culture has produced ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

You sit overlooking the garden ... Kyoto is not cheap. But—but!—it is well worth the premium you pay for the omotenashi, aka the tradition of mindful Japanese hospitality. Everything in the hotel was ...

Indeed, in Kyoto alone there are more than 50 temple and palace gardens ... a garden is not unique to Zen Buddhism, but is often used as a guiding principle in Japanese dry gardens, where rocks ...

Kyoto, the former imperial capital, is a serene city known for its ancient temples, traditional tea houses, and picturesque gardens ... can purchase traditional Japanese snacks and souvenirs ...

Participatory demonstrations of Japanese culture are highlighted ... such as private courtyards with meditative zen gardens.

KYOTO--This city of temples, shrines and Zen gardens is so swamped with tourists ... Giftee operates a system under which Japanese travelers make financial contributions to their trip destinations ...

Art Collaboration Kyoto has grown swiftly in popularity among galleries and has inspired partnerships across the city.