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  • Yugashima Autumn Trail near Shuzenji, Izu - Shuzenji’s unique history has inspired travelers and Japanese writers alike and listed as one of the 100 Best Hot Springs in the country
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  • Todaiji Temple or Great Eastern Temple is one of Japan's most famous temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan. Todaiji derives its name from its location east of Nara, which was the capital of Japan when it was built. It is the largest wooden structure in the world, housing the largest bronze Buddha in existance, the Daibutsu or Great Buddha.
    todai-ji-10.jpg
  • Autumn Leaves at Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.  Its original buildings were burned but were rebuilt in the 15th century according to the original plans. About this time it flourished as one of the Five Great Temples of Kyoto.  Tofukuji is renowned for its maple trees in autumn, a favorite spot for Japanese leaf peepers.
    tofukuji-6.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-3.jpg
  • Todaiji Temple or Great Eastern Temple is one of Japan's most famous temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan. Todaiji derives its name from its location east of Nara, which was the capital of Japan when it was built. It is the largest wooden structure in the world, housing the largest bronze Buddha in existance, the Daibutsu or Great Buddha.
    todai-ji-15.jpg
  • Otaguro Garden is part of the estate of Moto Otaguro, the musician, critic and scholar who introduced Debussy to Japan. The garden is famous for its 80 year-old gingko trees, pond, and pavilion. Built on the site of Otaguro's residence, this Japanese garden features a stone paved walkway lined with gingko trees, a tearoom, a carp pond, and a villa that was once Otaguro’s office but is now open to the public as a museum.
    rikugien-20.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-12.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-11.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-10.jpg
  • Otaguro Garden is part of the estate of Moto Otaguro, the musician, critic and scholar who introduced Debussy to Japan. The garden is famous for its 80 year-old gingko trees, pond, and pavilion. Built on the site of Otaguro's residence, this Japanese garden features a stone paved walkway lined with gingko trees, a tearoom, a carp pond, and a villa that was once Otaguro’s office but is now open to the public as a museum.
    otaguru-amber-2.jpg
  • Otaguro Garden is part of the estate of Moto Otaguro, the musician, critic and scholar who introduced Debussy to Japan. The garden is famous for its 80 year-old gingko trees, pond, and pavilion. Built on the site of Otaguro's residence, this Japanese garden features a stone paved walkway lined with gingko trees, a tearoom, a carp pond, and a villa that was once Otaguro’s office but is now open to the public as a museum.
    otaguru-amber-1.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-10.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-15.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-13.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-4.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-2.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-1.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-6.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-7.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-5.jpg
  • Yasuda Kusuo, inherited the house and grounds and lived there until his death in 1995. After his death, the building and most of the site area were donated to the Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Conservation.   The garden is configured with four elements: a front garden located between the main gate and the entrance of the house; a main garden facing the solarium and the Zangetsu-no-ma; a courtyard that fronts the north side and an interior garden enclosed in the back. The main garden is designed in a dry-landscape style, and is intended to be viewed while sitting in the solarium Zangetsu-no-ma. Rocks symbolizing a waterfall are placed at the southwest corner of the garden as the highest point from which sand and gravel suggesting flowing water descend towards the east.  The rocks representing the waterfall are the main feature of the garden and are arranged with pointed natural stones called Taki-soeishi and straight stones called Mizuochi-ishi. By orienting the top of the waterfall facing the northwest, it also created a visual effect of making the flowing dry riverbed appear larger.  This magnificent Tokyo garden, uses the geographical characteristics particular to the edge of the Hongo plateau, in a unique sample found among luxury residences of the Yamanote area in Tokyo from the Taisho and Showa periods that comes down to us today in its original condition.
    kusuo-yasuda-garden-3.jpg
  • Rest House at Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-amber-2.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-11.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-09.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-10.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-08.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-07.jpg
  • 12. Shimogamo Shrine 下鴨神社 or Shimogamo jinja is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  The shrine occupies a ‘power spot’ at the confluence of two rivers.  Shimogamo gives us the sense of being surrounded by nature as it sits within a forest, a remnant of a primeval forest mentioned in Tales of Genji.  The shrine is approached by a long trail through a forest of broadleaf trees, rare in Japan where so many of the forests have been cut down and replanted with cedar.  That is what makes this forest and shrine particularly special, considering that it is within a large city.
    12.KYOTO-SHIMOGAMO-02.jpg
  • Shimogamo Shrine or Shimogamo jinja in Japanese is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  Its official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.  Importantly, it is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
    shimogamo-1.jpg
  • Kokoen is a relatively modern Japanese garden, opened in 1992 on the former site of of the feudal lord's west residence Nishi-Oyashiki at Himeji Castle. The gardens were designed by a team of Japan's top landscape architects and garden designers and consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of the Edo Period.  Among the gardens are the garden of the lord's residence which features a pond with a waterfall, a tea garden & tea ceremony house, a pine tree garden, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.  Overall the gardens were designed to be attractive in every season.
    koko-en-34.jpg
  • Meigetsuin is a Zen temple in Kamakura in harmony with nature. Composed of two gardens, one zen dry garden in front and a strolling garden in back. Meigetsuin is well-known for the many hydrangea in bloom in June, and vivid maples leaves in autumn.  According to 350-year-old records  Meigetsuin was originally just the guest house of a much bigger  Zenko-ji Temple which was closed by the government during the Meiji period and is all that remains of the formerly important temple.
    meigetsuin-garden-2.jpg
  • Keishun-in is a sub-temple at Myoshin-ji founded in 1598. The temple has three tiny inner gardens.  Shinyo is the largest garden in front of the main hall.  At the end of the terrace in front of the Shinyo garden slippers are available to walk behind the scenes of the gardens. Keishun-in is at its best in autumn, thanks to its backdrop of deep red maple trees.
    keishuin-10.jpg
  • Keishun-in is a sub-temple at Myoshin-ji founded in 1598. The temple has three tiny inner gardens.  Shinyo is the largest garden in front of the main hall.  At the end of the terrace in front of the Shinyo garden slippers are available to walk behind the scenes of the gardens. Keishun-in is at its best in autumn, thanks to its backdrop of deep red maple trees.
    keishun-in-4.jpg
  • Keishun-in is a sub-temple at Myoshin-ji founded in 1598. The temple has three tiny inner gardens.  Shinyo is the largest garden in front of the main hall.  At the end of the terrace in front of the Shinyo garden slippers are available to walk behind the scenes of the gardens. Keishun-in is at its best in autumn, thanks to its backdrop of deep red maple trees.
    keishun-in-1.jpg
  • Rikugien Bridge, Autumn Colors - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry.  A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem.  It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges.
    rikugien-8.jpg
  • Keishun-in is a sub-temple at Myoshin-ji founded in 1598. The temple has three tiny inner gardens.  Shinyo is the largest garden in front of the main hall.  At the end of the terrace in front of the Shinyo garden slippers are available to walk behind the scenes of the gardens. Keishun-in is at its best in autumn, thanks to its backdrop of deep red maple trees.
    keishuin-6.jpg
  • Keishun-in is a sub-temple at Myoshin-ji founded in 1598. The temple has three tiny inner gardens.  Shinyo is the largest garden in front of the main hall.  At the end of the terrace in front of the Shinyo garden slippers are available to walk behind the scenes of the gardens. Keishun-in is at its best in autumn, thanks to its backdrop of deep red maple trees.
    keishuin-8.jpg
  • The Lake Biwa Aquaduct, completed after arduous labor in the Meiji Period, serves as a symbol of early modernization in Japan during that period and has supplied Kyoto with water for hundreds of years, saving the city from catastrophe on several occasions, notably fires.
    kyoto-aquaduct.jpg
  • 27. Kozanji Temple 高山寺 was founded by famous monk Myoe, who is remembered for having practiced meditation in a tree. Rather than for its buildings, Kozanji is renowned for its numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, especially the picture scroll called Choju-giga. Located deep in the mountains west of Kyoto - famous for their autumn foliage.  Kozanji is considered an ideal location for mountain asceticism and its remote location makes it free of tour bus crowds.
    27.KYOTO-KOZANJI.jpg
  • Kozanji Temple was founded by famous monk Myoe and is renowned for its numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, especially the picture scroll called Choju-giga. Toganoo, located deep in the mountains west of Kyoto which are famous for their autumn foliage, is considered an ideal location for mountain asceticism.  Kozanji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its rich collection of historical items rather than for its architecture.
    kozanji-3.jpg
  • Moon Window at Meigetsuin - a Zen temple in Kamakura in harmony with nature. Composed of two gardens, one zen dry garden in front and a strolling garden in back. Meigetsuin is well-known for the many hydrangea in bloom in June, and vivid maples leaves in autumn.
    meigetsuin-garden-4.jpg
  • Kozanji Temple was founded by famous monk Myoe and is renowned for its numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, especially the picture scroll called Choju-giga. Toganoo, located deep in the mountains west of Kyoto which are famous for their autumn foliage, is considered an ideal location for mountain asceticism.  Kozanji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its rich collection of historical items (rather than for its architecture).
    kozanji-1.jpg
  • Kozanji Temple was founded by famous monk Myoe and is renowned for its numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, especially the picture scroll called Choju-giga. Toganoo, located deep in the mountains west of Kyoto which are famous for their autumn foliage, is considered an ideal location for mountain asceticism.  Kozanji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its rich collection of historical items rather than for its architecture.
    kozanji-2.jpg
  • Oharano Shrine is dedicated to the Fujiwara tutelary god Amenokoyane, said to have assisted in the founding of Japan.  The shrine became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian Period.  From 1871 through 1946, Ohorano Shrine was designated one of the officially government supported shrines.  The area of Kyoto where it is located is remote, yet the shrine is popular especially during the autumn momiji autumn leaf viewing seson for its abundant maples.
    oharano-shrine-08.jpg
  • Oharano Shrine is dedicated to the Fujiwara tutelary god Amenokoyane, said to have assisted in the founding of Japan.  The shrine became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian Period.  From 1871 through 1946, Ohorano Shrine was designated one of the officially government supported shrines.  The area of Kyoto where it is located is remote, yet the shrine is popular especially during the autumn momiji autumn leaf viewing seson for its abundant maples.
    oharano-shrine-10.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-20.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-18.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-17.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-15.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-12.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-13.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-08.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-05.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-04.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-01.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-02.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-11.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-09.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-10.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-07.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-06.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-03.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-19.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
    scarecrow-16.jpg
  • A scarecrow is a special type of decoy in the shape of a human placed in fields to keep birds from disturbing and feeding on seed and crops. Modern scarecrows, though remaining decoys, sometimes take other shapes. Reflective aluminum ribbons are tied to plants to shimmer in the sun. In Japan, kakashi is the modern Japanese word for a scarecrow, though there are references in Shinto mythology of the Kuebiko god of agriculture, represented as a scarecrow.  These days scarecrow events and festivals are popular around the world in Autumn.  They are held in Scotland, Canada, Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom.
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  • 12. Shimogamo Shrine 下鴨神社 or Shimogamo jinja is an important Shinto sanctuary in Kyoto.  The shrine occupies a ‘power spot’ at the confluence of two rivers.  Shimogamo gives us the sense of being surrounded by nature as it sits within a forest, a remnant of a primeval forest mentioned in Tales of Genji.  The shrine is approached by a long trail through a forest of broadleaf trees.  That is what makes this forest and shrine particularly special, considering that it is within a large city.
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  • The Hayakawa River in Fuji Hakone National Park, a popular weekend spot for Tokyo residents, thanks to Mt Fuji, hiking trails along the Hayakawa River and lakes and hundreds of hot spring resorts in the area.
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  • Fujinami-bashi Bridge at Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
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  • Teahouse at the pond garden of Shosei-en - Rinchi-tei on the left and Tekisui-ken to its right. Shosei-en Garden was designed as a retreat for the chief priest Sen'nyo.  Shosei-en is also called Kikoku-tei "Orange Mansion" because it was once surrounded by orange groves. The garden is a Chisen Kaiyu Shiki teien, that is, a pond strolling garden with buildings such as tea-ceremony houses arranged throughout the grounds.
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  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-6.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-30.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    choju-ji-6.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-amber-1.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-9.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-5.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-3.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-2.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-teahouse-3.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-teahouse-2.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-35.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-36.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-32.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-34.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-33.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-31.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-24.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-25.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    choju-ji-5.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    December-4.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    choju-ji-1.jpg
  • Maples and Stream at Kamigamo Shrine - Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-Jinja in the Kita Ward of Kyoto is the oldest Shinto shrine in the ancient city. Since prehistoric times Kamigamo-jinja has preserved and transmitted the legends relating to the birth of the shrine deity, Wakeikazuchi. The area contains many large trees such as oaks, suda chinquappins and weeping cherry trees coexisting in harmony. Kamigamo-jinja was officially registered IN 1994 as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in recognition of its importance as a monument of ancient Kyoto.
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  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-4.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-yamakage-bridge-1.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-teahouse-1.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-38.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-37.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-26.jpg
  • Rikugien Garden - the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry. A wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll but especially apt because the concept has been followed through to the design and layout of this garden which depicts 88 scenes from a classic Japanese poem. It does so by use of the pond, stone islands, teahouses and bridges
    rikugien-23.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    choju-ji-4.jpg
  • Choju-ji, also known by its official name Choju Zenji, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple related to nearby Kenchoji.  Choju-ji is one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, head and founder of the dynasty of shoguns associated with his name. In its garden there is a small stone tower dedicated to the shogun, and a small stone pagoda containing some of his hair.
    choju-ji-2.jpg
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