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Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

Rays of sunlight are breaking through the clouds to illuminate the southern part of central Kyoto. The pagoda of Toji Temple is visible towards the right side.

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Jul 2, 2026
Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

During heavy rain in Kyoto, Japan, this photo was taken on a taxi ride through the Gion district.

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Jun 28, 2026
Rƍketsuzome, Kyoto, Japan

Rƍketsuzome, Kyoto, Japan

During a stay in Kyoto in 2014, my wife and I went to äșŹăƒ­ăƒŒă‚±ăƒ„ ă‚„ăŸă‚‚ăšæŸ“ć·„ to try our hands at Roketsuzome, a traditional Japanese wax-resist textile dyeing technique.

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Jun 11, 2026
Seasonal Illumination at Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Seasonal Illumination at Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Kodaiji is a Buddhist temple located in Higashiyama Ward in eastern Kyoto, Japan. In autumn, it is a very popular spot to view the colorful seasonal foliage.

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Nov 27, 2025
Autumn Colors, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Autumn Colors, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Eikandƍ Zenrin-ji, located north of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan, is famous for its fall foliage and for its prominence in the past as a center of learning.

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Nov 22, 2025
Evening Lights, Gion, Kyoto, Japan

Evening Lights, Gion, Kyoto, Japan

A study of evening lights creating a warming atmosphere in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.

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Nov 20, 2025
Autumn Snacks, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Autumn Snacks, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A tray of autumnal snacks (dango, amazake, tea and miso soup) at Eikando Zenrinji Temple in eastern Kyoto, Japan.

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Nov 14, 2025
Autumn Foliage, Jojakkoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan

Autumn Foliage, Jojakkoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan

Autumn foliage at the peak of the season at Jojakkoji, a 400-year-old temple located on a hillside near the famous bamboo grove in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

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Nov 12, 2025
Autumn at Nison-in Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan

Autumn at Nison-in Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan

Visitors outside the main hall of Nisonin, a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in the Sagano area of western Kyoto, Japan.

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Nov 9, 2025
Autumn Belfry, Enryakuji Temple, Otsu, Japan

Autumn Belfry, Enryakuji Temple, Otsu, Japan

Enryakuji is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in ƌtsu, overlooking Kyoto. In this autumn scene, visitors are waiting at the belfry to ring the bell.

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Nov 6, 2025
Kiyomizudera Balloon, Kyoto, Japan

Kiyomizudera Balloon, Kyoto, Japan

A camera balloon (at least I think that’s what this is) is hovering over the premises of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

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Oct 2, 2025
Outside Rokkakudo Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Outside Rokkakudo Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A view of the entrance to Rokkakudo Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The name “Rokkakudo” refers to the distinctive hexagonal shape of the temple’s main hall.

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Jul 30, 2025
Incense Oven, Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Incense Oven, Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan

The morning sun gently hits an incense oven on the main balcony of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Photo taken in 2006, before the onset of overtourism.

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Jul 17, 2025
Ominous Weather, Kyoto, Japan

Ominous Weather, Kyoto, Japan

During an autumn afternoon rain, I was able to capture this view of Kyoto, roughly overlooking the area to the southwest of Kyoto Station.

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Jun 4, 2025
Four Film Photos from Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan

Four Film Photos from Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan

A set of four film photos taken at Kitano Tenmangƫ Shrine in the northwestern part of Kyoto, Japan.

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May 26, 2025
End of Season, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

End of Season, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Hirano Shrine is one of the best locations for Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) in Kyoto, Japan.

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Apr 8, 2025
Japan 2024

Japan 2024

I finally went to Japan! It was really nice. I found myself enjoying through both the ups and downs. Many things happened in the planning and execution of the trip. In this post I reflect on what happened, what I enjoyed and not, what I learned, and what I hope to do next. Ideation The...

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May 3, 2024
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

This gallery presents a selection of photos from Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years.

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Jun 25, 2015