"You can feel the atmosphere of a Japanese temple," he says. "It's also an opportunity to stay in a real wooden building built many years ago." Venture further east in Kansai and you'll reach Ise ...

Japan's Divorce Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking to end unhealthy relationships. Located in the Kansai region near Kyoto, it offers rituals emphasizing closure and personal growth ...

A farm-stay in the Nara countryside, sampling sake in Hyogo, and dining on plant-based Buddhist cuisine at a temple in Wakayama are just a few of the Kansai experiences that await. You could add a ...

Figurines carved on stones may be Jain tirthankar in Kayotsarga posture or seated in Padmasana, Shiva lingam and couples ...