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
- 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
- Apr 26, 2019
Top 5 Kyoto Temples to Escape the Crowds: Part 3
Part 1 Part 2 Shinnyodo It's difficult to know where to start with this one. A quick look at my daily photoblog shows almost 80 images...
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Stuart Gibson
- Apr 23, 2019
Top 5 Kyoto Temples to Escape the Crowds: Part 2
If you are new to this on-going series, part one can be found here. Seiryu-den & Shogun-zuka Shogun-zuka is a mound about 20 square...
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Stuart Gibson
- Apr 14, 2019
Top 5 Kyoto Temples to Escape the Crowds: Part 1
Despite the tourism boom currently underway in the city there are still places we can find the peace and tranquility we imagine when...
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Stuart Gibson
- Nov 15, 2018
Reflections of Chomyouji (頂妙寺)
Chomyouji temple in Kyoto is quiet and doesn't offer much for the casual tourist. You can't enter any of the buidings and there aren't...
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