Awesome Two-Day Photo tour: Arashiyama, Kibune and Kurama
Such a pleasure to host Richard from Montreal on his first visit to Japan for two days of photography. Day 1: Arashiyama Smiles all...
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Stuart Gibson
- Mar 10
A Fun, Featherweight powerhouse: The Canon EOS RP
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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Feb 4
"I've been on many photo tours and yours was one of the best."
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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Jan 13
Documenting COVID Kyoto
A collection of images of Kyoto during the lockdown.
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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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 19, 2022
The best photo spot in Kyoto you never thought of
It's only natural that photographers visiting Kyoto prioritize temples and shrines such as Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Nanzenji. After...
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 10, 2022
"Thank you for the wonderful photography tour of Kyoto temples!"
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...
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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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Apr 29, 2022
Why Nanzenji is worth your time
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...
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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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Sep 17, 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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Stuart Gibson
- Nov 28, 2019
Kyoto Photography: Kiyo Mizu
Fall splendor at Kiyo Mizu dera
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Stuart Gibson
- Nov 1, 2019
Kyoto quiz time: Name this temple
A quick quiz for all you Kyoto afficionados out there. A temple off the beaten track but well worth a visit, and the soon-to-be fourth...
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