Tsuten-kyo bridge in Koishikawa Korakuen

This vermilion-lacquered bridge is called Tsuten-kyo.
It stands out in the greenery.


This is a view from the bridge.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29, 2010.

Byobu-iwa

I took these photos in Koishikawa Korakuen.
Those rocks are called "Byobu-iwa"
"Byobu" means Japanese folding screen, and "iwa" means rock.
When I visited there, those rocks looked nice with autumn red leaves.

(Nte)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

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Illuminated Ginkgo trees

On that day, I visited Yasukuni shrine, those ginkgo trees were illuminated in the evening.
I was really moved.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

Autumn Colours in Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at Kudankita, Chiyoda ward.
You can see beautiful autumn leaves at the shrine.
Especially, I like yellow leaves of ginkgo trees in the shrine.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

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Chidorigafuchi in Late Autumn

Chidorigafuchi is a very popular cherry blossom viewing spot.
That walking road along the moat is so crowded in the season.
But I also like stroll there in late autumn.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

Red Leaves in Tokyo

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a popular autumn leaves viewing spot in the center of Tokyo.
Especialy red leaves of Japanese maple in the garden are so beautiful.

I hope you check my previous post, "Koishikawa Korakuen in Late Autumn" from here.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

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You can see many nice photos of Japan from there.
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Koishikawa Korakuen in Late Autumn

Koishikawa korakuen is a Japanese style garden located in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo.
This Daimyo (feudal lord) garden was built in early Edo era.
It is in the center of Tokyo, but you can enjoy a peaceful time and beautiful scene in the garden.
Today I show you the garden in late autumn.










I will show you some more photos of the garden later.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November , 29 , 2010.

Hakucho-bori

Hakucho-bori is a inner moat of the former Edo-castle.
Hakucho means swan.
I took this photo from the observation in Higashi gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace).

(Note)
This photo was taken on September, 22, 2010.

Kinmei-Moso-Chiku

I introduce you rare bamboo again.
I took these photos in Higashi Gyoen.
I like that beautiful stripe pattern of the bamboo.

(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

Kikko-chiku ( Tortoise Shell Bamboo)

You can see many plants in Higashi Gyoen ( The Eeat Gardens of Imperial Palace).
"Kikko (亀甲)" means tortoise shell.
The name of this species of bamboo come from the form of culm.



(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

The Stone Base of Edo Castle's Main Tower

I took these photos in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace).
There once was a five storied main tower of Edo castle on the base.
It was burnt down by great fire in 1657.


Photos below are views from top of the base.





(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

O-bansho

O-bansho was a guardhouse of Edo castle.
It was the last check point to Honmaru (the center of the castle).

(Note)
This photo was taken on September 22 , 2010.

A View From Yushima Seido

I took this photo to the south.
You can see dome of Nicolai Cathedral ( Tokyo Resurrection Cathedral ) over there.

(Note)
This photo was taken on 27 August , 2010.

Yushima Seido and Sotobori-dori

I took this photo on Hijiri-bashi (bridge).
Yushima Seido is a confucious temple built in Edo era.
That street along the long wall is Sotobori-dori (street).

(Note)
This photo was taken on August 27 , 2010.

Hijiri-bashi

I took these photos on sotobori-dori (street) at Ochanomizu.

Hijiri-bashi (bridge) is a bridge crosses over Kanda-gawa (river).

(Note)

These photos were taken on August 27 , 2010.

Green Leaves along Kanda-gawa ( Kanda-river)

I took these photos at Ochanomizu (district).
Photo above is a view from Sotobori-dori (street).


Photo above is a view from Hijiri-bashi (bridge).
You can see Ochanomizu station in the left side of the photo.

(Note)
These photos were taken on August 27 , 2010.

Edo Shitamachi Traditional Craft Museum

I have already introduced you photos of Ueno and Asakusa district in this blog.
Those districts are included in Taito-ku (Taito-ward).
Taito-ward is a typical old down town of Tokyo.
It prospered by commerce and excellent craftwork industry in Edo era.

And many craftsmen still inherit technologies of traditional craftwork.

Edo Shitamachi Traditinal Museum was established by Taito- ward to support traditinal technology, and to introduce those fine works.
This small museum stands on Hisago-dori(street) in Asakusa.










(Note)
These photos were taken on May 19 , 2010.

Asakusa Hisago-dori

Hisago-dori is a shopping street lies in Asakusa.
You can find atractive shops on the street, if you like Japanese culture.



(Note)
These photos were taken on May 19 , 2010.