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Photography Travel Tip: The Best Place to Find Geisha or Maiko in Kyoto
First of all, if you do not know what geisha or maiko are, check out my previous post about geisha and maiko. One of the most popular questions I get from tourists and photographers alike is, “Where...
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Heian Shrine
Heian Shrine is located in eastern Kyoto and compared to the rest of the famous temples and shrines in Kyoto, it is very new, being built in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the Heian Capital...
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Tofuku-ji
Tofukuji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism and was built in 1236. Not only does Tofukuji bare resemblance to the great temples in Nara, Todaiji and Kofukuji, but Tofukuji even got...
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Houses in Kyoto
With Kyoto’s endless amount of temples and shrines and such a unique and rich history, sometimes the smaller, but equally beautiful, things are missed. When in Kyoto, of course some of the bigger...
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Sanjusangendo
Sanjusangendo, also known as Rengeo-in, is located in eastern Kyoto. The main attraction are the 1001 statues of the goddess of mercy, Kannon. It was originally built way back in 1164. These statues...
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace, or Kyoto Gosho, is the former residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Even though the family moved out more than 300 years ago, to visit here you have to make reservations and...
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Gion Matsuri
Gion Matsuri is one of the, if not the most, famous festivals in Japan. It actually lasts pretty much the the whole month of June but the peak of the festival is July 17th with the Yama Hoko Parade....
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Autumn Leaves in Japan 2007 (kouyou)
Before you know it, the fall season will be sweeping across Japan and the leaves will be turning brilliant shades of reds, oranges and yellows. Even though I love cherry blossom season, I think the...
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Fall Leaves Forecast for Japan 2008
My favorite season is coming back! Even though I love cherry blossom season, in my opinion autumn is the best time to visit and travel around Japan. Below is a chart for the average dates to best...
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2014 Summer and 2014 Autumn Tours of Japan
Japan Photo Guide is excited to announce opportunities to experience Japan for Summer and Fall of 2014! This summer, there are a few dates left for private tours in June or July in Japan. Single...
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