I went to Nara Park riding a cute train of the Kintetsu Railway featuring Deer of Nara Park.
This is a rapid express mainly connecting Sannomiya, Kobe and Nara stations.
By my iPhone
A spacious area of scenic beauty in the eastern Nara City is called Nara Park.
Less than ten minutes after getting off the train at Nara Station, you're in the park.
I walked viewing autume leaves, looking for nice reflections, and meeting deer
in the late afternoon.
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鷺池 Sagi-ike Pond
Hello, Deer!
- Along the 吉城川 Yoshiki River -
I was caught by the shine of the fallen leaves.
On the water, interesting patterns are made with fallen leaves, reflections, and ripples.
Meanwhile, two deer appeared looking for foods.
- At 浮雲園地 Ukigumo-enchi -
Ukigumo-enchi is ablaze with 南京櫨 Nankinhaze Chinese Tallow leaves.
Leaves grow old beautifully in each individual speed.
Each leaf shines with the color of the moment, transforming from green
to light yellow, orange, fainally to crimson or to gold.
Unfortunately Chinese Tallows in Nara Park have been cut down as the tree's invasiveness
has put the primmitive forest of Mt. Kasuga, World Heritage, in danger.
As far as I know, Nara Park is the only place famous for autumn foliage of Chinese Tallow.
I feel sad to see Chinese Tallows getting sparse every year in the park.
The Chinese Tallows seen from the bench in the old photo below are gone now.
- At 飛火野 Tobihino -
This tall Chinese Tallow is a landmark of Tobihino.
Look at the tree in the golden glow before the sunset.
I was lucky that I could ride "Nara Deer Train" as it runs randomly.
At COLLOSAL, more photos and explanation about this adorably whimsical train.
"The Deer Train is decked out with lush, spotted seats, grassy flooring,
handles shaped like pudgy animals, and illustrations by Tokyo-based artist Gemi
that transform the cars into a whimsical, cervine world."
It's November, but the highest temperature of a day is forecasted to hover around
25 degrees C at least for a week.
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ReplyDeleteLove the mural on the train! The deer are so cute, I would love to see this park and the deer. The deer are beautiful critters. The Autumn leaves and trees are beautiful. Lovely images, reflections and landscapes. A beautiful post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.
Great Autumnal scenes and I really like the shot across the lake and the deer.
ReplyDeleteDelightful post Yoko!
ReplyDeleteThe train is great but your pictures are like poetry...simply gorgeous...
Have a lovely weekend !
Anna
...thanks for taking me along to see these delightful sights. Take care and enjoy your new week.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anna, your photos are poetry. And the creative train to the park is a fun and clever idea. Someone I know living in nearby Sechelt, B.C. told me recently that a mother deer and her two young daughters settled onto her property. She loves seeing them there. It's as if she has Nara Park on her doorstep. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteHi Stardust, Found you on Saturday’s Critters. I enjoyed visiting your blog. Lots of neat photos! My favorite this time is image #15 … the solitary tree with colorful fall foliage. Thanks for sharing. John
ReplyDeleteI remember your Japanese tallow trees changing to their fall colors. I love the many variations of color until they reach the bright red. I just saw a young deer grazing in my back yard, and now I see your Nara deer in the park. The train looks magical - I'm wondering if any grandchildren rode with you? Our temperatures are much lower than yours, but today I sat for awhile on the deck and felt the sun warming my face.
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Yoko!
ReplyDeleteI have admired Nara Park several times on your blog. This place always delights me, and I watch roe deer and fallow deer with great pleasure. I must tell you that I always look forward to your next post with wonderful photos. You are a master at taking photos. You present the beauty and uniqueness of your country on your blog. Thank you very much!
I wish you a successful and happy new week.
The deer are very beautiful for real and in the art. We both featured deer this week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteQue maravilla Yoko. Un otoño pleno de vida y colores preciosos. Me encantan los reflejos del agua y los ciervos Por aquí alguna vez se uno, pero están por la sierra.
ReplyDeleteTe deseo un buen noviembre y a seguir haciendo buenas fotos.
Un abrazo.
I did enjoy your photographs.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see the deer, and the colour in the Autumn leaves is just wonderful.
All the best Jan
I always enjoy taking a peek into your corner of the world.
ReplyDeleteLove the gorgeous autumn scenes. And the deer are adorable!
Happy Monday, Yoko!
Dear Yoko - your Autumn images are always a great delight to see, and what a lovely warm temperature you are still enjoying. We have deer in our garden on a daily basis but unfortunately they eat all of my flowers. I was given a beautiful rose covered in lots of yellow flowers and the next day every single one of them had been gobbled up.
ReplyDeleteWow... i love the mood in this captures.
ReplyDeleteThere are many other interestings things here to see, to read. I enjoyed your post.
Thank you for sharing and being part at
MosaicMonday.
Have a wonderful week.
Greetings by Heidrun
Those deer look very tame. How do they control the population? The trees are beautiful with their autumn colors.
ReplyDeleteGood question, Marcia. No control is done. Deer population is kept around 1100 naturally every year. Though they have lived close to humans for long, they are wild animals. Due to that unique habitat, they are designated as Natural Monument.
DeleteAmazing autumn scenes! I love colorful autumn leaves and sunny days.
ReplyDeleteYoko - thank you so much for visiting my blog, and for your kind comments! I am thrilled to see that you are still posting, and featuring once again the stunning landscapes of Nara Park. As always, your reflection photos are mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe colourful leaves are truly gorgeous. The maple tree in front of my house was a beautiful red, but all the leaves are gone now as we have had some rain and wind. The leaves were flying in the air. And winter is approaching.
ReplyDeleteLindos ciervos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteいよいよ秋到来です。近鉄快速電車なんと可愛いこと。平和な国を象徴してるような絵に感じます。
ReplyDeleteなんとテクニカルな構図。女の子がホームに立っているように見えます！
Impressive park!
ReplyDeleteWith 25 degrees C it's August or early September. Nara has been blessed with beautiful nature and climate. Even though you find high humidity hard to bear, frosts of -25-35 degrees are harder. How would these nicest deer survive if temperatures dropped radically? They look exactly like in winter. And the train is a real attraction, I would love to ride in it with our Y! The latest trend to decorate trains is worth praising, In Moscow and Saint-Petresburg there are thematic metro trains, like Pushkin. Thank you, Yoko.
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