Kyoto

Kyoto is a beautiful mix of tradition and modernity. One of the things I love best about it is the retro vibe even in city life.

Photos

Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo Forest

Olivia in the bamboo forest at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple Bamboo Forest outside of Kyoto. Shot on my iPhone 16 Pro Max.

2025-06-22

Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple Buddha

The temple Buddha at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji outside of Kyoto is surrounded by the memories of 8,000 people who died alone, commemorated in the form of stone markers.

2025-06-22

Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Buddha Shrine

The beautiful Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji temple Buddha shrine outside of Kyoto.

2025-06-22

Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo

Olivia took this wonderfully framed photo of the bamboo forest at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji temple Buddha shrine outside of Kyoto on her iPhone.

2025-06-22

Hot egg sandwich at Maeda Coffee in Kyoto

Our first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).

2025-06-21

Combo sandwich at Maeda Coffee in Kyoto

Our first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).

2025-06-21

Panini sandwich at Maeda Coffee in Kyoto

Our first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).

2025-06-22