Comments on: Japan: A Complete Guide to Kyoto Photography Locations

By: Martin Gee

Martin Gee — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:44:44 +0000

Hi Lisa,
As ever this is so well researched ( a hallmark of your work) & full of useful details. I cannot thank you enough.
Kind regards
M

By: Lisa Michele Burns

Lisa Michele Burns — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:15:41 +0000

In reply to Sid. Thanks Sid. I’m in the midst of updating the guide after a recent trip however have just published that part first as it’s a very important change. Thanks for the reminder! I’ve seen a number of Geisha get hassled in the past and chased by photographers, so I think the new rules really help to protect their privacy and reduce the big groups and their flashes causing havoc.

By: Sid

Sid — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:04:03 +0000

You should update the website talking about the photography ban in Gion as pestering tourists kept hindering everyday life there.

By: Lisa Michele Burns

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:22:53 +0000

In reply to Nalin.

Hi Nalin, very exciting you’ll be in Kyoto soon, and timing your trip beautifully for some autumn colours! Publication of the eBook has been delayed unfortunately, however most of the locations of note are within this guide so hopefully there’s plenty of places to visit to fill up your itinerary 🙂
Have a wonderful trip! If you’re looking to get away from the crowds, try the Eizan Railway and explore the northern temples and hillside up to Kurama, it’s still busy during autumn, but less so than Gion and Arashiyama.

By: Nalin

Nalin — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:56:18 +0000

Did you get time to finalize the book on “photography Kyoto”?

I have 3 weeks left before I reach Kyoto. It would be nice to get photo spots and tips to take with me.

Autumn is at its peak, but the crowd may be difficult to handle.

Let me know.

Nalin Shah

By: Concha (Aetheria Travels)

Concha (Aetheria Travels) — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:38:36 +0000

Great post on one of the most beautiful places in Japan ! I’ve visited Kyoto twice. There is so much to see and feel there! Thanks for sharing your amazing pictures!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:08:47 +0000

Very nice summary. I visited Kyoto several times and you pick up quite nice places.

By: Lisa Michele Burns

Lisa Michele Burns — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:53:10 +0000

In reply to Gi-ant. You can hike to the top of Fushimi-Inari for a great view over the skyline (the path is open 24hrs), or there are great skyline views from Kiyomizudera in the Higashiyama district also.

By: Gi-ant

Gi-ant — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:10:16 +0000

Very useful info for photographer, very appreciate.
Would you mind give me a suggestion for taking photo of the Kyoto skyline ?
Im going to japan this December and planning for taking Day to Night time lapse of landmarks in each city I stayed.

By: Lisa Michele Burns

Lisa Michele Burns — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 07:45:04 +0000

In reply to Lin. I hope you had a wonderful time in Kyoto, I was actually there for the past two weeks also so didn't get a chance to reply to your message. To visit all of the locations I would suggest at least 3 full days in Kyoto...but to cover them properly, then 5 days in Kyoto would be best.

By: Lin

Lin — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:08:59 +0000

Hi Lisa, I’m going to Japan next 2 weeks and thank God I came here before leaving. May I know how long did you spend in Kyoto to visit all those places?

By: Dan Moreno

Dan Moreno — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 22:32:59 +0000

Thank you for a very informative comments. Most locations in Kyoto (such as Kinkakuji, etc) do not allow tripods or monopods. Some seem to allow if you pay extra. Some locations, such as Fushimi Inari, there is no issue with tripods. I like using tripods for anything relating to landscape.