A sunny day at Jonangu (城南宮)
Dappled sunlight illuminates fallen camellias on moss. The garden here is also famous for its old, stone lantern surrounded by beautiful...
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Stuart Gibson
Feb 3
A sunny Winter afternoon walk from Kyoto Tower to Toji Temple
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...
Stuart Gibson
Sep 6, 2023
Kyoto urban photography project cont'd
A continuation of my urban photography assignment featuring images from the Fuji X-Pro1. As always feel free to reach out to me at...
Stuart Gibson
Aug 25, 2023
A Buddhist monk at Myoshin-ji
Myoshin-ji was founded in 1337 when an abdicated emperor had an imperial villa converted into a Zen temple. The enormous Zen temple...
Stuart Gibson
Aug 24, 2023
Finding shelter at Toyokuni Shrine
A heavy downpour hits Kyoto. A lone figure huddles under an umbrella.
Stuart Gibson
Aug 23, 2023
Kyoto street photography and the Fuji X-Pro 1
I read somewhere that photography is not just about capturing moments; it's about pushing your creative boundaries and evolving as an...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 31, 2022
Shiga & Kyoto in Fall
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...
Stuart Gibson
Nov 28, 2022
Stunning Shinnyodo (真如堂)
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...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 15, 2021
Amazing Tofukuji
Tofukuji Temple is one of Kyoto’s oldest and most famous temples. It is renowned not only for its historical buildings, and the artistry...
Stuart Gibson
Sep 18, 2021
It's fun watching others work :-)
These rickshaws are a common sight around the city and are popular with tourists from both overseas and, as here, Japan. I often wonder...
Stuart Gibson
Sep 11, 2021
Sweeping at Enryaku-ji
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...
Stuart Gibson
Feb 26, 2020
Plum Blossoms of Chishakuin
Chishakuin lies in the Higashiyama area and is easy to reach from Kyoto station. It's not popular with tourists despite the stunning ...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 27, 2019
Kyoto Photography: The Coolest Temple in Kyoto No One Has Heard Of
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....
Stuart Gibson
Dec 13, 2019
Kyoto Photography: Image of the day
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...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 11, 2019
Kyoto Photography: Eisho-in (栄摂院)
Beautiful late afternoon light at Eisho-in. For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 9, 2019
Kyoto Photography Quiz: Name that Temple
Not so far from Fushimi Inari but usually deserted. A wonderful two-storey pagoda to boot. For information on my photography tours please...
Stuart Gibson
Dec 8, 2019
Kyoto Photography: Yellow carpet at Bukkoji
For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at info@classic-kyoto-photography.com You can...
Stuart Gibson
Oct 31, 2019
Daily photo: Red dawn
5:50am, Lake Biwa. For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or send me a message at...
Stuart Gibson
Oct 29, 2019
Kyoto photography: Old Kyoto Hanging on
Old buildings of Kyoto are increasingly being boxed in but thankfully survive. Perhaps this one, being built to last, will still be...
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