Eleven approximately 8-meter-long kagotaimatsu torches made an appearance in the omizutori ceremony to herald the arrival of ...

On certain holidays, the temple hosts special night hours. For ordinary visiting hours, admission is 400 yen (about $3.50). Ask about the special tour given in English for international visitors.

Happily, the retreat is unlike a typical (and typically austere) Japanese temple stay ... and along Dairyuji's wood hallways, and at night as I lie on my futon in a tatami room decorated with ...

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If you don't want to share space with throngs of tourists, visitors suggest coming early morning or late at night. The Senso-ji Temple is easily accessed via the Asakusa station. Although the ...