Picture postcard from the To-ji Garden

The autumn landscape of the Toji Garden becomes a single picture postcard.

紅葉 is pronounced as both “koyo” and “momiji”; 

the former refers to the phenomenon of changing autumn colors of deciduous broad-leaf trees, 

while the latter means Japanese Maple which is traditionally thought 

to be the most beautiful of the autumn leaves.

As the autumn foliage proceeds into the final stage,
I strolled around the Toji Garden to be inspired by the final blaze of fire of life.

Japanese Maples were turning colors with individual speed.

Brilliant red is not only the matured Maples but also the berries of Pyracantha.

Various different colors makes up the landscape in harmony
including the fallen leaves and the reflections.

The five storied pagoda of To-ji is the tallest pagoda in Japan, 57 meters high. 

As a symbol of Kyoto, it can be seen from many places across the city. 

When your travels to Kyoto by railway from south or east. it welcomes you first.
(A little more about To-ji, here.)

November 15th is the Shichi-Go-San (meaning 7-5-3) in Japan.

We paid a visit to Kasuga Grand Shrine for the happy and healthy growth of the boy Y.

Hakamagi-no-gi rite is for five-year-old boys; 
they wear traditional formal attire, hakama (loose pleated trousers) 
and haori (formal coat) for the first time.
To have the child photographed in ceremonial finery is modern trend.

See you next time!

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