What does a sun path show in Kyoto?

A sun path shows where the sun moves through the sky, including elevation, compass bearing and the shape of the daylight arc.

Why does sun path matter for photographers in Kyoto?

It helps you plan where light will come from, when shadows will fall and whether a subject will be front-lit or backlit.

Sun path · Kyoto

Sun path

The sun's arc across the sky, showing elevation against compass direction for Kyoto. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.

Day length

14h 31m

Max elevation

78°

Rises → sets

ENE → WNW

11:59 AMWalk the day

Direction

S · 180°

Elevation

78.4°

Frequently asked

What does a sun path show in Kyoto?: A sun path shows where the sun moves through the sky, including elevation, compass bearing and the shape of the daylight arc.
Why does sun path matter for photographers in Kyoto?: It helps you plan where light will come from, when shadows will fall and whether a subject will be front-lit or backlit.