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.

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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.

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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.
Please take a look!!
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