Dappled sunlight illuminates fallen camellias on moss. The garden here is also famous for its old, stone lantern surrounded by beautiful...

I know it's been a while since my last update on the blog. I've done a few tours that I've still to write reviews of and I've been taking...

A continuation of my urban photography assignment featuring images from the Fuji X-Pro1. As always feel free to reach out to me at...

Myoshin-ji was founded in 1337 when an abdicated emperor had an imperial villa converted into a Zen temple. The enormous Zen temple...

A heavy downpour hits Kyoto. A lone figure huddles under an umbrella.

I read somewhere that photography is not just about capturing moments; it's about pushing your creative boundaries and evolving as an...

With my X-T3 and three prime lenses I did an early morning shoot, going from Otsu all the way to Arashiyama. It was also a chance to...

Shinnyodo never fails to impress in the Fall. Busier this year as tourism picks up once again but not as bad as Nanzenji or Kiyo Mizu. As...

Tofukuji Temple is one of Kyoto’s oldest and most famous temples. It is renowned not only for its historical buildings, and the artistry...

These rickshaws are a common sight around the city and are popular with tourists from both overseas and, as here, Japan. I often wonder...

Enryaku-ji (延暦寺) is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded in 788 during the early Heian...

Chishakuin lies in the Higashiyama area and is easy to reach from Kyoto station. It's not popular with tourists despite the stunning ...

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a temple in Arashiyama with a collection of 1,200 Rakan Buddhist statues. It’s one of Kyoto most unique temples....

Some nice red leaves this year despite the warm autumn. For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a...

Beautiful late afternoon light at Eisho-in. For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at...

Not so far from Fushimi Inari but usually deserted. A wonderful two-storey pagoda to boot. For information on my photography tours please...

For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at info@classic-kyoto-photography.com You can...

Fall splendor at Kiyo Mizu dera

5:50am, Lake Biwa. For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at...

Old buildings of Kyoto are increasingly being boxed in but thankfully survive. Perhaps this one, being built to last, will still be...