Taking the best pics... by cheesecake17
If you want some great "culture" pic of Kyoto...then I will suggest early morning (6am-8am) and evenings (16:00-19:00) where kyoto is often most exotic and alive ..These are the best times to take great photos, and see the ?local people,? old and young, walking the dog, talking, relaxing, in parks, along the river, on the grounds of large temples and shrines.
On Sundays and national holidays try to arrive at famous places and areas as early as you can: after12:00 the city can become extremely crowded ...
The true exotic essence of Kyoto is generally to be found AWAY from major streets and attractions. Whenever possible, try to explore the general area around famous places; take parallel narrow side streets instead.
Since the Old Capital is laid out on a grid work pattern, it is almost impossible to get lost. Use your imagination and trust your instincts. Kyoto is a world of secrets. Look for them and you are sure to see something special.
