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 ...

According to local legend, a blacksmith from Kyoto was looking to forge a sword for the emperor ... Omiwa Jinja is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Walking through the complex, you can see ...

The shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii, which form a beautiful tunnel leading up to Inari Mountain. Visitors can stroll along the winding paths to enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto.

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year ... of the popular “karuta” card-snatching game at Yasakajinja shrine here. While the first half of a Hyakunin-isshu “waka” poem was ...