Photo Sitemap

Japan - Kyoto

Fellow walkers entering the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

An unusual rubbish sighting in Japan, Arashiyama

Entering the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

Bamboo rising to the sky, Arashiyama

The bamboo grove path, Arashiyama

Nothing but bamboo, Arashiyama

A break in the bamboo and some autumn colour instead, Arashiyama

An early morning walk under the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

Traffic building in the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

Towering bamboo, Arashiyama

Enjoying a morning walk under the bamboo, Arashiyama

Walking the bamboo grove path, Arashiyama

Bamboo skyscrapers, Arashiyama

Under the shade of a bamboo grove, Arashiyama

Towering bamboo, Arashiyama

Fellow walkers in the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

Stunning scenery at the bamboo grove, Arashiyama

An autumn morning walk around Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Red autumn leaves of , Arashiyama

A colourful start to a early morning walk around Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The gardens of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The gardens of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A beautiful walk through the gardens of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The Chumon (middle gate) of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The colours of autumn at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A morning stroll through the gardens of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The Daijokaku at Okoshi Sanso, Arashiyama

The colours of a walk around Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The Daijokaku at Okoshi Sanso, Arashiyama

The colours of autumn at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn views from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn colour in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn views from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn colour fills the sky above Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn colours in the sky, Arashiyama

Stunning autumn scenery at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A beautiful walk through Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Spectacular autumn colours at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A red and yellow speckled path in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Unbelievable colour in the gardens of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn colour at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Spectacular overhead colour at Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A beautiful autumn walk through Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Path through the autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Jibutsudo in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Jibutsudo in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Beautiful autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Stone steps in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Stunning autumn scene in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Beautiful autumn scenery in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Morning views from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Autumn valley views from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Senko-ji Temple in the distance from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Path through the autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Senso-ji Temple, Arashiyama

Autumn colour of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

An autumn morning walk around Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Kyoto city views from Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

The autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A carpet of autumn colour in Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Under the shade of autumn colour, Arashiyama

An autumn carpet, Arashiyama

Beautiful autumn colours of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

Morning light shines through the autumn colour of Okochi Sanso, Arashiyama

A stroll through Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Autumn colour in Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Stair climb in Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

A stroll in Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Amazing views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

River valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

River valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Senko-ji tucked away in the colourful hillside, Arashiyama

Valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

Valley views from Kameyama Park, Arashiyama

A picturesque pond , Arashiyama

The gardens of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The gardens of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The gardens of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The Tahoden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The Tahoden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Exploring the Tahoden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The gardens of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The Sogen Pond Garden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The Hojo on the Sogen Pond Garden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Exploring the Hojo at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Exploring the Hojo at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The stunning Sogen Pond Garden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The beautiful Sogen Pond Garden at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Photogenic Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

A walk around Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

The immaculate gardens of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Autumn colours at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

A walk around Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Autumn colours of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Winter is on its way at Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Tahoden hiding behind the trees of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Tahoden hiding behind the autumn foliage of Tenryu-Ji, Arashiyama

Autumn colours of Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama

Shinto Shrine, Arashiyama

Stroll through Sagatoriimoto Sennocho, Arashiyama

Stroll through Sagatoriimoto Rokutancho, Arashiyama

Stroll through Sagatoriimoto Rokutancho, Arashiyama

Stroll through Sagatoriimoto Rokutancho, Arashiyama

The entry to Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Main Hall at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Nison-in, Arashiyama

Main Hall at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn colour at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Cemetery at Nison-in, Arashiyama

Autumn foliage at Nison-in, Arashiyama

A stroll around Kameyama-koen, Arashiyama

Views over the Katsura River from Kameyama-koen, Arashiyama

Walking along the Katsura River, Arashiyama

Walking along the Katsura River, Arashiyama

Walking along the Katsura River, Arashiyama

Walking along the Katsura River, Arashiyama

Walking along the Katsura River, Arashiyama

Under the tall trees as I make the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Signs leading the way to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The mountainside temple of Tsukinowa-dera, Ukyo-ku

The mountainside temple of Tsukinowa-dera, Ukyo-ku

The mountainside temple of Tsukinowa-dera, Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Hiking to the summit of Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Nearing the summit of Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Views near the summit of Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Steps to Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Steps to Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Steps to Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Torii at Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

Atago-jinja, Ukyo-ku

The Kuromon Gate of Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Views from the path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Shrine on the path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

The path to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Autumn colour, Ukyo-ku

An oasis in the city, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Bridge in Nakaragi-no-mori, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Nakaragi-no-mori, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Bonsai exhibition, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Bonsai exhibition, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn reflections, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Torii to Nakaragi Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Conservatory pond, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Cactii in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Cactii in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Cactii in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Cactii in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Wet Tropics Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Plenty of greenery in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Greenery in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Greenery in the Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Wet Tropics Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Gingko Tree, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Native Plants Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Native Plants Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

A stroll in the greenery, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Native Plants Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Japanese Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Japanese Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Japanese Iris Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Japanese Iris Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Autumn colour, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Sunken Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Sunken Garden Fountain, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Rose Garden, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Flower bed and Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Flower bed and Conservatory, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Leaf covered path, Kyoto Botanical Garden

Scenery at Chio-in, Southern Higashiyama

Pagoda next to Amidado (Amitabha Hall), Southern Higashiyama

Graveyard at Chio-in, Southern Higashiyama

Stairs to the Gobyo (Mausoleum), Southern Higashiyama

Sanmon (Main Gate) at Chio-in, Southern Higashiyama

Entrance torii gate, Fushimi Inari Taisha

People enjoying the torii gate covered pathway, Fushimi Inari Taisha

A path under the torii gates, Fushimi Inari Taisha

There are many torii gate covered staircases to the top of Inariyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Small torii gates are everywhere at this Shinto Shrine, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Looking back down the staircase covered by torii gates, Fushimi Inari Taisha

At the top of Inariyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Orange at the top of Inariyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Statue on the trail, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Torii gates under autumn foliage, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Autumn over the torii gates, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Sunset over Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Walking past Shinto Shrines, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Sunset at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Entrance and Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Big torii with Romon in the background, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Romon, Fushimi Inari Taisha

A tunnel of torii, Fushimi Inari Taisha

A tunnel of torii, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Views over Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Torii on the Kyoto Trail, Fushimi Inari Taisha

Walking along Shirakawa-Dori, Gion

Walking along Shirakawa-Dori, Gion

View from Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

View from Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

View from Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

View from Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Gion

Shirakawa, Gion

Quiet backstreet, Gion

Quiet backstreet, Gion

Amida Hall Gate, Higashi Honganji

Founder's Hall, Higashi Honganji

Amida Hall, Higashi Honganji

Founder's Hall Gate, Higashi Honganji

Founder's Hall, Higashi Honganji

Founder's Hall Gate, Higashi Honganji

Founder's Hall Gate, Higashi Honganji

Outside the Founder's Hall Gate, Higashi Honganji

A walk around Hojo Garden at Chio-in, Southern Higashiyama

Kujo Pond, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Walls of the Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Kenshun-mon Gate, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Ginko tree, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Walls of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Sakuhei-mon Gate to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Konoe Pond, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Trees near the Konoe Pond, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Ginko tree near the Kogo-mon Gate of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Ginko tree near the Kogo-mon Gate of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Walkers and sitters at the northern end of the Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Park

Gishu-mon Gate, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Carriage Porch (Palanquin Porch), Kyoto Imperial Palace

Shodaibu-no-ma, Kyoto Imperial Palace

New Carriage Port, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Jomei-mon Gate, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Shishinden, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Seiryoden, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Keyakibashi Bridge, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Gonaitei Garden, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Gonaitei Garden, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Otsunegoten and Omima, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Omima, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Peach Grove, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Plum blossom grove, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Walking between the waters, Kamogawa

Walking between the waters, Kamogawa

Autumn colours along the river, Kamogawa

Shijo Bridge, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Kamogawa delta, Kamogawa

Stepping stones at the junction of the Kamogawa and the Takanogawa, Kamogawa

Stepping stones at the junction of the Kamogawa and Takanogawa, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Stepping stones across the river, Kamogawa

View from the stepping stones, Kamogawa

View down the river from the stepping stones, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Sanjo-dori Bridge, Kamogawa

View from the Sanjo-dori bridge, Kamogawa

View from the Sanjo-dori bridge, Kamogawa

Sanjo-dori Bridge, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Walking along the river, Kamogawa

Waterfall next to Kibuneguchi Train Station, Kibune

Autumn on the road to Kibune, Kibune

Autumn on the road to Kibune, Kibune

Autumn on the road to Kibune, Kibune

Beautiful autumn views on Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Crossing the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Crossing the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Walking along the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Waterfalls on the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Waterfall on the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Walking along the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Path to Kurama is closed due to typhoon damage, Kibune

Path to Kurama is closed due to typhoon damage, Kibune

Lantern lined steps to Kibune-jinja, Kibune

Kibune-jinja, Kibune

Kibune-jinja, Kibune

Walking along the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Walking along the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

The road to Kibune, Kibune

Hiking the ride to Kibune, Kibune

Hiking the road to Kibune, Kibune

Walking along Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Walking along the Kibune-gawa, Kibune

Autumn colour, Kiyamachi Dori

Autumn colour, Kiyamachi Dori

Autumn colour, Kiyamachi Dori

Autumn colour, Kiyamachi Dori

Autumn colour, Kiyamachi Dori

Starting my hike near the bus stop at Takao, Ukyo-ku

Autumn foliage, Ukyo-ku

Autumn foliage, Ukyo-ku

Bridge crossing the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Bridge crossing the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Crossing the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Autumn foliage, Ukyo-ku

Autumn foliage, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Tall trees on the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Tall trees on the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Eerie section of the Kyoto Trail , Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Benches on the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River , Ukyo-ku

Making the ascent to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Torii leading the way to Atago-san, Ukyo-ku

Bridge crossing the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

The Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Bridge over the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Bridge over the Kiyotaki River, Ukyo-ku

Bridge crossing the Kiyotaki, Ukyo-ku

Hiking along the Kiyotaki River section of the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

The start of the ascent to Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Making the ascent to Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Making the ascent to Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Making the ascent to Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Entry to a shrine at Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Shrine near Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Shrine near Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Shrine near Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Climbing Konpira-san, Konpira-san

The view from Konpira-san, Konpira-san

Hiking between Konpira-san and Suitai-san, Konpira-san

Walking through Kurama on the Kyoto Trail, Kurama

Walking through Kurama on the Kyoto Trail, Kurama

Walking through Kurama on the Kyoto Trail, Kurama

Entrance to Kurama-dera, Kurama

Kankiin at the entrance to Kurama-dera, Kurama

Entrance to Kurama-dera, Kurama

Bear warning on the Kyoto Trail, Kurama

Walking through Kurama on the Kyoto Trail, Kurama

On the Kyoto Trail, Higashiyama

On the Kyoto Trail, Higashiyama

Bridge leading to Imakumano Kannonji, Higashiyama

Street section of the Kyoto Trail, Higashiyama

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Higashiyama

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Higashiyama

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Southern Higashiyama

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Southern Higashiyama

Signage for the Kyoto Trail, Southern Higashiyama

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Farmland next to the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Towering forest on the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Plenty of fallen trees on the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Towering forest along the Kyoto Trail, Sakyo Ward

Uphill on the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Uphill on the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Views from the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

Walking along the Kyoto Trail, Ukyo-ku

A walk around Maruyama Park, Southern Higashiyama

Walking towards Maruyama Park, Southern Higashiyama

Tonan Sumi-yagura (Southeast Watchtower), Nijo Castle

Tonan Sumi-yagura (Southeast Watchtower), Nijo Castle

Higashi Ote-mon (East Gate), Nijo Castle

Kara-mon Gate, Nijo Castle

Ninomaru-goten Palance, Nijo Castle

Kara-mon Gate, Nijo Castle

Ninomaru-goten Palace, Nijo Castle

Ninomaru-goten Palace and the Ninomaru Garden, Nijo Castle

Ninomaru-goten Palace and the Ninomaru Garden, Nijo Castle

Honmaru Yagura-mon Gate, Nijo Castle

Honmaru-goten Palace, Nijo Castle

View from the keep tower, Nijo Castle

Honmaru-goten Palace, Nijo Castle

Gardens, Nijo Castle

Kita Nakashikiri-mon gate, Nijo Castle

Koun-tei and the Seiryu-en garden, Nijo Castle

Koun-tei and the Seiryu-en garden, Nijo Castle

Ginkgo Tree, Nishi Hongwanji

Goeido Gate, Nishi Hongwanji

Goeido (Founder's Hall), Nishi Hongwanji

Goeido Gate, Nishi Hongwanji

Ginkgo Tree, Nishi Hongwanji

Goeido (Founder's Hall), Nishi Hongwanji

Karamon, Nishi Hongwanji

Amidado (Hall of Amida Buddha), Nishi Hongwanji

Hongwanji grounds, Nishi Hongwanji

Kyoto Tower in the distance, Nishi Hongwanji

Kyoto Tower in the distance, Nishi Hongwanji

Amidado (Hall of the Amida Buddha), Nishi Hongwanji

Ornate light fixtures in Amidado (Hall of the Amida Buddha), Nishi Hongwanji

Walking from the Amidado (Hall of Amida Buddha) to the Goeido (Founder's Hall), Nishi Hongwanji

Ginkgo Tree, Nishi Hongwanji

Plenty of shopping opportunities, Nishiki Market

Western entrance of the market, Nishiki Market

A stream near Higashiyama station, Northern Higashiyama

Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

The entrance to Tenjuan, Northern Higashiyama

The view over Tenjuan from Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

The view over Tenjuan from Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

View from Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

The view from Nanzen-ji Sanmon towards the Hatto, Northern Higashiyama

The view from the Nanzen-ji Sanmon towards the Hatto, Northern Higashiyama

The view from Nanzen-ji Sanmon towards the Hatto, Northern Higashiyama

The view from Nanzen-ji Sanmon towards the Hatto, Northern Higashiyama

The view from Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

Views over Kyoto from Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

A crowded Nanzen-ji Sanmon, Northern Higashiyama

Nanzen-ji aqueduct, Northern Higashiyama

Nanzen-ji aquaduct, Northern Higashiyama

Nanzen-ji aqueduct, Northern Higashiyama

Outside Tenjuan, Northern Higashiyama

Walking Tetsugaku-no-michi (Path of Philosophy), Northern Higashiyama

Walking Tetsugaku-no-michi (Path of Philosophy), Northern Higashiyama

Walking Tetsugaku-no-michi (Path of Philosophy), Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Walking around Ginkaku-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Huge Torii on Jingu-michi, Northern Higashiyama

Huge Torii on Jingu-michi, Northern Higashiyama

Walking along Okazaki Canal, Northern Higashiyama

Walking along Okazaki Canal, Northern Higashiyama

Autumn colours at the gardens of Tenju-an, Northern Higashiyama

Autumn colours at the gardens of Tenju-an, Northern Higashiyama

Sanmon at Nanzen-ji Temple, Northern Higashiyama

Plenty of photos taken at the Sanmon of Nanzen-ji, Northern Higashiyama

Aqueduct at Nanzen-ji Temple, Northern Higashiyama

Aqueduct at Nanzen-ji Temple, Northern Higashiyama

Nanzen-ji Oku-no-in, Northern Higashiyama

Hatto at Nanzen-ji Temple, Northern Higashiyama

The Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-michi), Northern Higashiyama

The Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-michi), Northern Higashiyama

The Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-michi), Northern Higashiyama

The Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-michi), Northern Higashiyama

The Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-michi), Northern Higashiyama

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

The farmland of Ohara, Ohara

Bridge over the Takano River, Ohara

Takano River, Ohara

Ohara farmland, Ohara

Ohara farmland, Ohara

Road to Sanzen-in, Ohara

Road to Sanzen-in, Ohara

Entry to Sanzen-in, Ohara

Goten-mon gate at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Shuheki-en Garden at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Views from the Shinden (Main House), Ohara

Gardens of Sanzen-in, Ohara

Autumn at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Autumn at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Shinden (Main House) in the autumn, Ohara

Ojo-Gokuraku-in at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Gardens at Sanzen-in, Ohara

Ojo-Gokuraku-in and the autumn gardens of Sanzen-in, Ohara

Shorin-in, Ohara

Gardens of Shorin-in, Ohara

Gardens of Shorin-in, Ohara

Shorin-in, Ohara

Shorin-in, Ohara

Farmland and hills, Ohara

A quiet morning walk amongst the restaurants, Ponchoto

A quiet morning walk amongst the restaurants, Ponchoto

A quiet morning walk amongst the restaurants, Ponchoto

A quiet morning walk amongst the restaurants, Ponchoto

A quiet morning walk amongst the restaurants, Ponchoto

Walking past Pontocho Park, Ponchoto

Views over Kyoto from the Seiryu-den observation deck, Southern Higashiyama

Seiryu-den, Southern Higashiyama

Atop the viewing platform at Seiryu-den, Southern Higashiyama

Garden walk at Seiryu-den, Southern Higashiyama

Garden walk at Seiryu-den, Southern Higashiyama

Garden walk at Seiryu-den, Southern Higashiyama

Yokihi Kannon-do hall at the Sennyu-ji Temple, Higashiyama

Butsu-den (Buddha's Hall) at Sennyu-ji Temple, Higashiyama

Gozasho at Sennyu-ji Temple, Higashiyama

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Walking along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Hiking the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Farmland along the Kyoto Trail, Shizuhara

Entry Gate, Shosei-en Garden

Entering the garden, Shosei-en Garden

The Rinchi-tei and Tekisui-ken Reception Halls, Shosei-en Garden

A walk under the autumn leaves of the cherry trees, Shosei-en Garden

Stream between the cherry trees, Shosei-en Garden

Tairitsu-seki Teahouse, Shosei-en Garden

Path in the autumn foliage, Shosei-en Garden

Onrin-do Hall, Shosei-en Garden

Boka-kaku Pavilion, Shosei-en Garden

Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Shinsetsu-kyo Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Ingetsu-chi Pond, Shosei-en Garden

Kaito-ro Bridge, Shosei-en Garden

Ingetsu-chi Pond, Shosei-en Garden

Rofu-tei Reception Hall, Shosei-en Garden

Ingetsu-chi Pond, Shosei-en Garden

The top of Mount Suitai, Shizuhara

Making the descent from Suitaiyama, Shizuhara

Making the descent from Mout Suitai, Shizuhara

Under the tall trees, Shizuhara

Under the tall trees, Shizuhara

Under the tall trees, Shizuhara

A knocked down gate allowing access to Ohara, Shizuhara

Five Storied Pagoda rises in the distance, Toji Temple

Jikido, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Kondo (Main Hall), Toji Temple

Autumn foliage, Toji Temple

Kodo (Lecture Hall), Toji Temple

Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Kondo from Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Kodo and Kondo peeping over the autumn foliage at Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda hidden by autumn foliage, Toji Temple

Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Hyotan Pond, Toji Temple

Kondo (Main Hall), Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple

Five Storied Pagoda from Kujo Dori, Toji Temple

Yasaka Shrine, Southern Higashiyama

A walk around Yasaka Shrine, Southern Higashiyama

Lantern lined path at Yasaka Shrine, Southern Higashiyama

Walking around Yuzen-en Garden, Southern Higashiyama

Walking around Yuzen-en Garden, Southern Higashiyama

Walking around Yuzen-en Garden, Southern Higashiyama

Forest at sunrise, Daimonji-yama

Morning forest walk, Daimonji-yama

Rest area, Daimonji-yama

Early morning in the forest, Daimonji-yama

The path to Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

The path to Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Making the ascent to Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Views from the summit of Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Views from the summit of Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Views from Daimonji-yama where the Daimonji Gozan-Okuribu Fire Festival takes place, Daimonji-yama

Views from Daimonji-yama where the Daimonji Gozan-Okuribu Fire Festival takes place, Daimonji-yama

Views from Daimonji-yama where the Daimonji Gozan-Okuribu Fire Festival takes place, Daimonji-yama

Staircase on the descent from Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Autumn colour on the descent from Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Autumn colour on the descent from Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Making the descent from Daimonji-yama, Daimonji-yama

Drinks available, Daimonji-yama

Torii on the path to Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Lake Biwa Canal, Kyoto Trail

Path to Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Kanda Inari Shinto shrine, Kyoto Trail

Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Himukaidai Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Togakushi Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Northern end of the Philosopher's Path, Kyoto Trail

Walking along Shirakawa Sosui Dori, Kyoto Trail

Walking along Shirakawa Sosui Dori, Kyoto Trail

Oyamazumi Shrine, Kyoto Trail

Oyamazumi Shrine, Kyoto Trail

History on the trail, Mount Hiei

Autumn lined trail, Mount Hiei

Views over Kyoto city, Mount Hiei

Peaceful hiking, Mount Hiei

Autumn colours, Mount Hiei

Sun shines on the trail, Mount Hiei

Peaceful hiking, Mount Hiei

Autumn colour on the trail, Mount Hiei

Torii on the trail, Mount Hiei

Crossing the Otowagawa, Mount Hiei

Crossing Otowagawa, Mount Hiei

Crossing Otowagawa, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Hiking the ascent to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Eizan Ropeway, Mount Hiei

Eizan Ropeway, Mount Hiei

Autumn colour on the way to Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Views from Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Views from Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Views from Mount Hiei, Mount Hiei

Locations

Australia - Newcastle

Australia - Perth

Austria - Salzburg

China - Hong Kong

Germany - Berlin

Germany - Middle Rhine

Japan - Hiroshima

Japan - Kyoto

Japan - Osaka

Japan - Takayama

Japan - Tokyo

Singapore

South Korea - Seoul

Taiwan - Taipei