kyoto autumn

Kyoto Autumnzichi Lorentz

Kyoto Autumn 2010

The autumn is a beautiful time to visit Kyoto, Japan. The city and the surrounding mountains

become alive with the brilliant autumn palette of yellows, oranges, reds and golds.

Thousands of visitors from all over Japan pour into the city to enjoy the season. We are fortunate

to live in Kobe City, Kyoto is just one hour away on a fast train. We headed to the Arashiyama

area, renown for the colors

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I love the traditional gates.We have one at our house!

The red leafs against the dying lotus

Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama area

zen garden at the famousTenryu-ji Temple

the last weekend in Nov was very busy with visitors

Tenryu-ji Temple is aWorld Heritage Site

The wonderful gardensdate back to the 14th C

Beautiful autumn lake,zen gardens and

Arashiyama mountains inthe background

Perfect example of“Wabi Sabi”

zen and the art of motor bikes

the famous river in Arashiyama.People take boat trips

thousands pouring acrossthe bridge into

Arashiyama

Green Tea and dessert

Kyoto Fan Shop

Kyoto Gift Shop

the famous Gion area

looks it’s bestafter dark

the famous“Golden Pavilion Temple”

great place toenjoy the

autumn colors

anotherWorld Heritage

Site

the temple buildingis covered with

real gold!

a zen moment

Maruyama Park