Day 224- Pink snow
A couple in Kyoto, walking hand in hand through the pink cherry snow. Click to see a full size version.
View ArticleDay 227- 伏見稲荷大社
伏見稲荷大社 (Fushumi Inari) is one of my favourite things in Kyoto. An elaborate labyrinth of red tori gates winding their way up and up to a stunning vista across the city. Its a winner every time. Please...
View ArticleDay 242- a wedding in the mirror
On a cherry blossom stroll in Kyoto I spotted a wedding photo party- making the most of a petal pink backdrop. To be stealthy, I decided to snap a reflection shot in a nearby shop window. I really like...
View ArticleDay 243- Incense
A monk tending the incense fire at Todai-ji shrine in Nara. Please click on any of the images to see a a full size version.
View ArticleDay 244- Incense (part 2)
Buddhist temples in Japan are shrouded in incense smoke- rich plumes of perfumed, whispery smoke shroud the atmosphere with a pretty smell and a sense of spirituality. Temple attendees ritually cleanse...
View ArticleDay 252- a view of Kyoto
A stunning panoramic view across Kyoto – regally spanning the Gin-kakuji temple, through history-strewn streets to the hills nestling on the horizon. See some more pictures of Gin-kakuji here and...
View ArticleDay 254- down the stairs
Moseying about a temple in Kyoto, my eye was caught by this rugged old staircase – picturesque, yet conspicuous in an absence of people. Like a stage waiting for its actors or a photo waiting for it’s...
View ArticleDay 303 – the last of the cherry blossoms
A few photos I took on an amble through a fluffy, pink Kyoto – admiring the last few petals of the sakura (cherry blossom) bloom. Please click on any of the images to see a a full size version.
View ArticleDay 322 – a pair of temples
Kyoto is overflowing with temples! There are big boisterous ones, small serene ones, gold ones (honestly), silver one (sort of), rustic old ones and charming new(er) ones. There are so many I can’t...
View ArticleDay 326 – a bamboo forest
An elderly couple taking a leisurely stroll through Arashiyama, Kyoto’s stunning bamboo forest.
View ArticleDay 345 – Gion Corner
No trip to Kyoto is complete without a visit to Gion Corner, showcasing seven different kinds of traditional Japanese art. Below are a couple pictures I took on my visit. Unfortunately, I was a few...
View ArticleDay 358 – kyotographs
I have featured Kyoto a lot on this blog – sometimes I think a bit too much. I don’t think long though. Kyoto is one of the most amazing places I have ever been. If I had to choose one place to...
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