Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...

From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a ...

With a population of more than 37 million, Tokyo is the biggest metro area in the world, filled with bright lights, big crowds and some of the most complicated toilets I’ve ever seen.

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

While there are many ways to practice mindfulness alone, in Japan, the home of zazen, you can take the opportunity to learn from a master in Buddhist temples such as Tokyo's Ryuunji Temple.

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Japan is no stranger to overtourism ... Rise early to explore both big cities Shrines and temples open early, often from sunrise. In Tokyo and Kyoto, if you're up early with jet lag, get up ...

(By comparison, Asakusa Senso-Ji Temple in Tokyo draws 30 million worshippers annually.) “Japanese visitors tend to come for the autumn leaves and during the New Year, while overseas visitors ...