Maple Leaves

One small twig and so many colours.

A Multicolored Carpet

The interwoven leaves and trunks of the illuminated maples at Hogon-in Temple looked like a multi coloured carpet or maybe a ceiling.  Loving autumn in Japan - especially at night time.

Yellows at Arashiyama

The plan for the afternoon at Arashiyama didn't quite work out, the scenic train was fully booked and due to Mary's supreme navigation skills and Googlemaps we didn't actually make it to the famous Bamboo Forest.  However "life belongs to the gifted" and we ended up walking along this beautiful river, away from the crowds, surrounded by fabulous autumn colour.  Bamboo forests are overrated!!

Autumn lights

When visiting Arashiyama, a neighbourhood of Kyoto on Saturday I was excited to discover the night illumination of the gardens at Hogon-in Temple.  The colours of the leaves were divine, and while crowded the walk through the delightful garden was magical.