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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
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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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Stuart Gibson
- Oct 28, 2019
Kyoto Photo of the Day: The Driver
The Kosei line runs from Kyoto up the West side of Lake Biwa and tends to feature this older, more basic style of train, even though some...
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Stuart Gibson
- Oct 26, 2019
Kyoto photography: Uneasy Rider!
Was very surprised to see this jalopy outside a small temple on a Kyoto sidestreet. For information on my photography tours please visit...
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Stuart Gibson
- Oct 24, 2019
Just Killing Time
On the Karasuma Line under the streets of Kyoto. Everyone enjoys killing time in their own way - for me it's taking photos. For...
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Stuart Gibson
- Oct 23, 2019
A Warm Welcome Awaits
This lantern signals the entrance to Hayashi Ya (林屋), a local eatery two minutes from Otsu station. It offers a surprisingly varied menu...
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Stuart Gibson
- Oct 22, 2019
Lilliputian in Kyoto
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
- Oct 21, 2019
Back to Back
"What's the best camera?" - "The one you have with you." For information on my photography tours please visit the tours page or...
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