Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time ...

In an attempt to connect the struggling shrines and temples with potential visitors interested in history, architecture or the stamps, a young entrepreneur established an online information site.

Assyria was a major civilization of ancient Mesopotamia—a historic region centered ... unearthed two previously unknown shrines within the Ninurta Temple—one larger than the other.

Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer diversity of bird species than municipal urban parks, according to a new study. The research was led by Mayura Takada, a professor of conservation ...

While crowded Kyoto continues to suffer from overtourism, several of Japan’s ancient and soulful sights on the nearby Kii Peninsula, only an hour away, ...

Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. It's home to many historic temples and shrines which people gather in and around for a variety of events held throughout the year.

Dubbed an early and rare example of a Chinese temple in Canada, Victoria’s Tam Kung Temple is now a national historic site.