The shrines and lightroots in Nintendo's Tears of The Kingdom are based on real locations in Kyoto, Japan, where Nintendo's offices are located. A Japanese netizen discovered the correlation between ...

Situated along the upper reaches of the Kamo River in Kyoto, the Kamigamo Shrine and its companion Shimogamo Shrine further downstream are known collectively as Kamosha. The tutelary shrines of the ...

The map of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a connection to real-world Kyoto, with each shrine named after locations in Kyoto. The shrines in Tears of the Kingdom derive their ...

Kyoto’s two oldest shrines, collectively known as the Kamo shrines, lie in the upper reaches of the Kamo River running north to south through the city. These are the Kamigamo-jinja and Shimogamo-jinja ...

Once the Imperial capital, Kyoto is home to the ancient traditions and beautiful spirit that defines Japan. Any plans you make for Japan need to include this major city. Visitors come here to ...

Explore the hidden mountain paths of Kyoto, Japan, led by a local guide. This video takes you on a journey to discover remarkable locations such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, a secret bamboo forest, and ...

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo and Osaka. The romance draws you in from the moment you arrive, as the town ...

Shimogamo shrine is busy the day I visit. Worshippers are ringing bells and clapping their hands before praying to the kami, or gods, as they have done for centuries. I wander around the extensive ...

Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) has gained quite a following for his stunning photography of Kyoto and its surrounding areas. In the past, the talented photographer has captured breathtaking ...