Such a pleasure to host Julie and Paul from Australia on a fun-packed evening photo workshop around Kyoto. Starting up at Yasaka pagoda...

Such a pleasure to host Richard from Montreal on his first visit to Japan for two days of photography. Day 1: Arashiyama Smiles all...

The much-maligned Canon EOS RP is a 26 megapixel full-frame mirror-less camera released in 2019. Weighing just 485 grams it was the...

Such a pleasure to host Justin from New York on a huge, afternoon and evening tour. "It was such a pleasure meeting you and getting your...

A collection of images of Kyoto during the lockdown.

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...

It's only natural that photographers visiting Kyoto prioritize temples and shrines such as Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Nanzenji. After...

Such an honor to host Holden and Ed from the U.S. on their second visit to Kyoto. "The best part of the tour was your insight to Kyoto...

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...

Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of Kyoto's most...

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